Aging in Suburbia: An Assessment of Senior Needs |
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| Authors: | Renee Pekmezaris Andrzej Kozikowski Gregory Moise Peter A Clement Jerrold Hirsch Jeffrey Kraut |
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| Institution: | 1. North Shore-LIJ Health System, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine , Great Neck , New York , USA RPekmeza@nshs.edu;3. North Shore-LIJ Health System, Department of Population Health , Great Neck , New York , USA;4. North Shore-LIJ Health System, Office of Strategic Planning , Great Neck , New York , USA |
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| Abstract: | To date, there have been no surveys focusing on older adults living in suburban communities. As the majority of American seniors reside in suburbia, it is important to understand factors that impede successful aging in these settings. This study surveyed 1,151 seniors to examine the needs of seniors living in a large suburban community across two counties in the northeastern United States. Specific areas of query included the following: transportation, health status, social support, self-sufficiency, and economic factors. Findings revealed that seniors over 85, minorities, those reporting poor health, and those who do not drive were at especially high risk of service access problems and social isolation. |
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