Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2026
Risk and Protective Factors for Mental Health Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Older Adults in the United States
This journal article examines different risks and protective factors in examining mental health of older adults in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Ibrao, M., Lee, Y., Davis, S., Howell, B., Hiratsuka, V., Lewis, J., Wu, Y., Braun, K.
Publication: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 32(4), 31-56
Date: February 2026
Type: Journal Article
2025
Native Aging Visions, Fall 2025
This issue features a Title VI Spotlight, how a Stand Down event help native veterans, and the value of the Identifying Our Needs survey.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Meyer, M., Ward, C.
Date: September 2025
Type: Newsletter
Native Aging Visions, Spring 2025
This issue features a Title VI Spotlight, remembering Deb Johnson-Fuller, introducing the Resource Center for Native Aging and Disability, and a recipe for forest pie.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Meyer, M., Ward, C.
Date: March 2025
Type: Newsletter
2024
Thirty Years of Changing the Lives of Native Elders
The National Resource Center on Native American Aging celebrates 30 years of helping Elders, and continues to grow it's programs.
Projects:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Native Aging in Place Project, Resource Center on Native Aging and Disability
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2024
Type: Article
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders
A guide to understanding the National Resource Center on Native American Aging's Needs Assessment.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: September 2024
Type: Fact Sheet
Traditional Foods Among Native Elders
This report shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding traditional foods among Native Elders.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R., Chang, C.
Date: September 2024
Type: Report
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Data Book
This data book shows data collected through the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020-2023) – a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: June 2024
Type: Resource
Native Aging Visions, Summer 2024
This issue features a Title VI Spotlight, housing concerns, culture camps, and how a Stand Down Event helps native veterans.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Ward, C.
Date: June 2024
Type: Newsletter
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Final Report
This report shows data and other information collected from a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 years and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Report
Caregiving and Socialization Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding caregiving and socialization, including caring for grandchildren and Elders who need care.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet