DUPRI's Demography of Aging Training Seminar presents Jessica West, PhD Student in Sociology

DUPRI's Demography of Aging Training Seminar presents  Jessica West, PhD Student in Sociology

NOTE:  This seminar has been rescheduled to February 13, 2020

DUPRI's Demography of Aging Training Seminar presents Jessica West, PhD student in Sociology, Duke University

"Examining Longitudinal Healthcare Utilization, Outcomes, and Satisfaction in Older Adults with Sensory Impairments"

Abstract: As the older adult population in the U.S. is expected to double by the year 2030, the health needs of this aging population will likely increase. However, there is limited research on which attributes matter most (or least) to older adults when they decide to seek and utilize care. Research is particularly sparse on the specific needs and priorities of members of the older adult population who face additional challenges in accessing healthcare, such as those with disabilities. People with disabilities experience physical, communication, and attitudinal barriers within the healthcare setting that likely shape their utilization of services, their health outcomes, and their overall satisfaction with their care. In this (very early-stages) presentation, I outline how I plan to address this gap in the literature using the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and a specific focus on people with hearing, vision, or dual sensory impairments.

February 13, 2020

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Gross Hall 270.

Food will be available. 

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Event Date
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Speaker
Jessica West
Venue
270 Gross Hall
Contact Email
Scott.lynch@duke.edu
Event Type