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.

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.

Frailty and Physical Functioning Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding frailty and physical functioning, including exercise, vision, and hearing results.

Native Elders in the United States
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) of Native Elders living in the United States, to include gender, socialization and quality of life.

Culture and Nutrition: Native Urban Elders 55 Years and Older
This infographic shares data about aspects of urban Native Elders culture and nutritional needs and health.

Frailty and Physical Functioning: Native Urban Elders 55 Years and Older
This infographic shares data about urban Native Elders physical functioning and frailty.

Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0): Executive Summary
This document is an overall summary of the Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey.

Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0): Key Findings
This document highlights many key findings from the Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey.

Native Urban Elders 55 Years and Older
This infographic shares aggregate health data of Native urban Elders.

Needs of Urban Native Elders: Comparisons Across Urban, Tribal, and National Data
This document shares comparisons of native Elder needs, from urban, tribal, and national data.

Experiences With and Access to Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs for Older American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Peoples
This journal article shares what the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Evidence-Based Program Advisory Council found when they interviewed Elder services program staff, Title VI directors, and Elders, about evidence-based programs.

Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey: A Survey of Urban Elders, 2023 Data Book
This data booklet shows data collected through the Native Urban Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0).

Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey: Aggregate Data from Across the United States, 2023 Final Report
This report shares the process and results for the Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey (NUENAS 1.0).

The Association of Cultural Participation and Social Engagement with Self-Reported Diagnosis of Memory Problems Among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders
This research examines the association of cultural participation and social engagement with older American Indians and Alaska Natives with self-reported diagnosis of memory problems, and how low rates of participation and engagement can increase problems with memory.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Oral Health Status, and Dental Visits Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders
This research examines the rates of diabetes, oral health, and number of dental visits in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations, and the need to increase oral health literacy and dental visits among Elders with diabetes.

Chapter 5 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the book titled Handbook of Rural Aging
The book is a reference source for merging demographic, economic, social, cultural, health, environmental, and political perspectives. Chapter 5 specifically examines these issues with American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities: A Call to Action to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility
The report shared information about evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs within American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Perspectives from Older Americans Act Title VI Directors and Staff on Health Promotion Programs in Indigenous Communities
This one-page report shares results from a survey of Title VI program staff. The survey addressed various factors such as needs for health and well-being of elders, top program interests, valuable partnerships, and more.

Successful Strategies & Lessons Learned from Implementing Evidence-Based Programs in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities
This report highlights successful strategies and lessons learned for enhancing program planning and delivery in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

Dental Care Utilization and Service Needs Among American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Elders: 2008 to 2017
This article discusses dental care use and the services needed among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian elders from 2008 to 2017.

Native Aging Visions, Summer 2018
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.

Education, Income, and Employment and Prevalence of Chronic Disease Among American Indian/Alaska Native Elders
Chronic disease studies have omitted analyses of the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population, relied on small samples of AI/ANs, or focused on a single disease among AI/ANs. We measured the influence of income, employment status, and education level on the prevalence of chronic disease among 14,632 AI/AN elders. This article has also been included in a special collection for Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy titled, "PCD Collection: Eliminating Health Disparities: A Collection of Papers Dedicated to the Life and Work of Dr. Timothy Cunningham."

Native Aging Visions, Winter 2017
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.

Health Care Coverage by Age for American Indian/Alaska Native Elders
The National Resource Center on Native American Aging has released a fact sheet using nationwide data from "Identifying our Needs: A Survey of Elders." Includes information on healthcare coverage sorted by age among American Indian and Alaska Native Elders.

Native Aging Visions, Fall 2015
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.