45 Degrees North: One More Worry For Rural Elders And Caregivers
Whether aging in place is a choice or a necessity, rural elders can be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe weather and other disasters, natural or manmade. When every minute counts, it pays to be prepared.
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