Old, Female, and Rural

Old, Female, and Rural explores specific issues relating to the realities of being old, female, and rural, including rural women's economic well-being, intergenerational family relationships, health care and service delivery, and health and long-term care concerns. Across a variety of settings, methodologies, and issues, the uniqueness and complexity of older rural women's lives are illuminated, and the chapters underscore the rich history, character, and life experiences of aging in rural environments.