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Myths and realities of ageing in rural Britain
- Author:
- WENGER G. Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 21(1), January 2001, pp.117-130.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article looks at rural ageing in the United Kingdom based on the existing literature and on research in country areas in which the author has been involved. The realities of rural lifestyles, family and community networks, life satisfaction, health and access to services are briefly discussed. Concludes that ageing in rural Britain is neither better not worse than ageing in urban areas. However, it is suggested that rural service provision demands a different approach from that which is appropriate in urban areas.