Comparison of Well-Being of Older People in Three Rural and Urban Locations

GAO assessed the well-being of older people in rural and urban areas. Information was provided about older people living in Cleveland, Ohio, Lane County, Oregon, and the Gateway Health District, northeastern Kentucky. The locations were selected because comparable data were available for people 65 years old and older living there. Information was obtained about five areas of functioning: social, economic, mental, physical, and activities of daily living.