Access to Care for Older Adults: An Insurmountable Flight of Stairs?

J Am Geriatr Soc. 2019 Apr;67(4):663-664. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15797. Epub 2019 Feb 6.

Abstract

Inability to climb stairs safely can lead older adults to miss desired medical appointments. To facilitate adequate access to routine medical care for older adults, affordable transportation assistance up and down stairs should be available. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:663-664, 2019.

Keywords: Access to Care; Fall; Older Adult; Stairs; Transportation Assistance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Health Care Costs
  • Health Services Accessibility* / economics
  • Health Services for the Aged* / economics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stair Climbing