Access to transportation for Chittenden County Vermont older adults.
作者信息
Hadley Strout Emily, Fox Leah, Castro Alejandro, Haroun Pishoy, Leavitt Blake, Ross Cordelia, Sayan Mutlay, Delaney Thomas, Platzer Alyson, Hutchins Jeanne, Carney Jan K
机构信息
University of Vermont College of Medicine, 89 Beaumont Ave., Burlington, VT, 05405, USA.
United Way of Chittenden County, 412 Farrell St #200, South Burlington, VT, 05403, USA.
出版信息
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2016 Aug;28(4):769-74. doi: 10.1007/s40520-015-0476-3. Epub 2015 Nov 5.
BACKGROUND
Aging often leads to decreased independence and mobility, which can be detrimental to health and well-being. The growing population of older adults will create a greater need for reliable transportation.
AIMS
Explore whether and how lack of transportation has compromised areas of daily lives in older adults.
METHODS
1221 surveys with 36 questions assessing transportation access, usage, and impact on activities were distributed to Chittenden County, Vermont older adults; 252 met criteria for analysis.
RESULTS
Older adults reported overwhelming difficulty getting to activities considered important, with 69 % of participants delaying medical appointments due to transportation barriers. Although family and friends represent a primary method of transportation, older adults reported difficulty asking them for help.
DISCUSSION
Lack of accessible transportation leads to missed healthcare appointments and social isolation, which may have detrimental effects on older adults' quality of life.
CONCLUSION
Many older adults face significant transportation challenges that negatively affect their health and well-being.
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