Robin Besse, PhD
Senior Research Analyst
Robin Besse is a senior research analyst with the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks.
Projects
Most Recent Publications & Presentations
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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
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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
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26693/caregiving-socialization-native-elders-thumb.png)
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
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26695/frailty-physical-functioning-native-elders-thumb.png)
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.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26697/aggregate-data-native-elders-thumb.png)
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.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet