The Forgotten Elders of Rural America The stark reality facing rural communities is a tale of two Americas: one thriving, one struggling.
A recent USDA report highlights an alarming trend of aging populations in rural areas, where health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are increasingly prevalent.
Correspondent Lee Cowan's story on Aging in Community sheds light on this pressing issue. North Dakota, one of the states hit hardest by the demographic shift, has seen a significant increase in elderly residents.