Across the States 2018 is a reference book which provides data and analysis on LTSS in each state. The report compiles comparable state-level and national data from a large number of studies and data sources. Topics covered include: age demographics…
Loneliness and Social Isolation in the United States, The United Kingdom, and Japan: An International Survey
Introduction In recent years, the issue of social isolation and loneliness has garnered increased attention from researchers, policymakers, and the public as societies age, the use of technology increases, and concerns about the impact of loneliness on health grow. To…
Preventing Chronic Diseases: Eliminating Obstacles to Healthy Living
Chronic diseases touch one of every two U.S. adults and account for 86 percent of our nation’s health spending. However, many chronic diseases may also be preventable by reducing the social risk factors such as lower educational attainment, food insecurity…
The Health Impact of Loneliness: Emerging Evidence and Interventions
One in five Americans say they feel lonely or socially isolated–and this lack of meaningful social connections can have life threatening consequences. Loneliness raises the risk of premature death as much as smoking or obesity. In addition, an estimated $6.7 billion in annual federal spending is attributable to…
Hunger Doesn’t Take A Vacation
This report measures the reach of the Summer Nutrition Programs in July 2015, nationally and in each state. This report is based on a variety of metrics and it examines the impact of trends and policies on program participation. First,…
Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs
The ‘Engaging American Indian/Alaska Native Elders in Falls Prevention Programs’ tip sheet provides an overview of the issue of falls among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders. It discusses evidence-based strategies for reducing falls and falls risks and numerous suggestions for…
AARP Native Origins Cooking Series
AARP’s Native Origins website offers a collection of resources (articles, videos, blogs and reports) that celebrate the lives and culture of 50-plus American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Through a series of three videos, Emmy-winning chef Loretta Barrett Oden, a…
Social Isolation: Myths vs. Realities Among Adults Age 40 and Older
This paper explores mid-life and older Americans’ knowledge of the risk factors of social isolation. Social isolation refers to an objective condition which involves quantifiable measurements such as the size of one’s social network, availability of transportation, and ability to access…
Traditional Foods: Are They Safe For First Nations Consumption?
This paper focuses on the critical issue of First Nations exposure to environmental contaminants through the consumption of traditional foods. It discusses potential health risks and benefits to First Nation communities, as well as other issue of concern with respect…
Healthy Native Foods Toolkit
The Healthy Native Foods Toolkit for American Indian communities has been developed to serve as a reference tool to aid in healthy meal planning. The toolkit is designed to provide tips, guidelines and meal planning strategies for staff meetings and…
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