Older Adults
- Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (PDF), an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. - Behavioral Health among Older Adults: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health
An infographic report highlighting substance use and mental health indicators among older adults aged 60 or older in the United States. - Aging Stats
Provides data on the aging population through cooperation and collaboration among Federal agencies. - Profile of Older AmericansThe Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the older population in the United States. Principal sources of data are the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Profile illustrates the shifting demographics of Americans age 65 and older. It includes key topic areas such as income, living arrangements, education, and health.
- Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older AdultsRecent data highlights the severe health impacts of social isolation and loneliness, particularly among low-income, underserved, and vulnerable subpopulations.
- Risk Factors for Poor Health Among U.S. Older Adults in Rural and Urban Areas: Injury, Food Insecurity, and Lack of Social SupportResearch on rural-urban health disparities among older adults often focuses on clinical outcomes, providing a limited understanding of overall differences in older adult social, emotional, and physical well-being and safety by rurality. This report from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examines three risk factors for poor health outcomes among older adults by rural-urban residence: injury, food insecurity, and lack of social and emotional support.
