The causes of malnutrition in older adults are a complex blend of physical, social, and psychological issues — from the loss of appetite due to depression to the inability to get to the store for groceries. Focusing on malnutrition in healthcare…
Caregivers in America Infographic
The National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, created an infographic that depicts an overview of statistics on the experiences of caregivers in the United States, documenting their growing contributions…
Medicare Spends More on Socially Isolated Older Adults
Social isolation—defined as a lack of meaningful contacts with others—is a significant risk factor for poor health status and increased mortality. Older adults may be especially at risk for social isolation because they are more likely to have experiences— like…
Social Security: A Key Retirement Income Source for Older Minorities
As the minority population in the United States grows, it becomes even more important to understand which factors will affect the economic well-being of minorities in retirement. This paper examines differences by race, ethnicity, and nativity of three main sources…
Nutrition Screening and Assessment in Hospital Patients: A Survey of Current Practice in the United States
Malnutrition is a major contributor to increased morbidity and mortality, leading to hospital readmissions and higher health-care costs. Current estimates of the prevalence of in-hospital malnutrition, pediatric and adult alike, range from 13%–88% depending on the patient population, disease severity, and…
Disability in America Infographic
This infographic shows an overview of the current statistics pertaining to experiences of individuals with disabilities that are living in the United States. If you would like to request a hard copy version, please email Ali Diaz at [email protected]…
Breaking Through the Noise: The Facts about the Medicaid Program
Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of children, adults with low incomes, individuals with disabilities and older adults who depend on Medicaid for health care services and assistance with long-term services and supports (LTSS) such as eating, bathing, and dressing.…
Addressing Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients
This video raises provider awareness on the prevalence and adverse consequences of malnutrition in hospitalized patients and present ways to improve its diagnosis and coding. It also describes the appropriate use of parenteral nutrition as an effective intervention for malnutrition…
Minority Aging Statistical Profiles
ACL has released the 2017 Minority Aging Statistical Profiles. The profiles provide summaries of topical areas such as education, marital status, living arrangements, income and poverty, disability status, health insurance, and participation in Older Americans Act (OAA) programs. The profiles primarily use…
Public Policy Long-Term Care Update: Older Americans Act
Program funding related to the Older Americans Act hasn’t kept pace with both inflation and increased demand from a rapidly aging population, a newly released report from the AARP Public Policy Institute reveals. The report also shows funding allocations for…
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