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The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help
The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help Rural areas are disproportionately affected by disasters, with older adults being particularly vulnerable due to higher rates of chronic health problems and limited access to healthcare. The aging population in rural America […]
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Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package
Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package Rural hospitals will be severely impacted by the Trump administration’s spending package, which includes cuts to Medicaid that could lead to hospital closures and a reduction in health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The package’s changes to Medicaid, including work requirements and reduced […]
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Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis
Family homesteads with tangled titles are contributing to rural America’s housing crisis Rural America’s housing crisis is partly caused by “heirs’ property,” land passed down informally without clear titles, leading to tangled or clouded titles that make it difficult for families to build new homes or sell their shares. There are an estimated 508,371 heirs’ […]
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