Award Date

1-1-1992

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Number of Pages

94

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess if frail elders in the Las Vegas community had transportation problems and were unable to satisfy their needs. A survey of 103 randomly selected residents (65 and above), was made; The results of the study indicate that a number of factors have a significant relationship with the elders' inability to move or get around. Variables such as low income, health impairments, age related sensory problems and the design and service features of the Las Vegas mass transit systems appear to adversely affect the elders' ability to drive an automobile and/or to make use of public transportation facilities. As a result, their ability to get around seemed to be impaired; The results further suggest that there is a need for a more in-depth and detailed study to make a more realistic and objective assessment of the real impact of these variables on the elders' ability to get around and satisfy their needs. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.).

Keywords

Elders; Frail Needs; Las Vegas; Nevada; Samples; Study; Transportation; Vegas

Controlled Subject

Social service; Transportation

File Format

pdf

File Size

2969.6 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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