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UF researcher: rural residents less apt to seek Alzheimer’s care from family doctors

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People who live in rural areas rely on their family doctors for everything from delivering babies to dealing with heart trouble and fixing broken bones.

Filed under Aging, Family, Health, Research on Wednesday, June 13, 2001.

Older blacks face higher disability risk, UF study shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The golden years are more likely to be tarnished for black Americans, who face a higher risk of disabilities than their Latino and white counterparts, a University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Aging, Black, Health, Race, Research on Monday, June 11, 2001.