Reports

The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report [PDF–4.5Mb]
This report assesses the health status and health behaviors of U.S. adults aged 65 and older, and makes recommendations to improve the mental and physical health of all Americans in their later years. It features 15 key indicators of older adult health, Calls to Action, state examples, and other useful resources for public health and aging services network professionals. View an interactive version of this report.

The State of Mental Health and Aging in America Issue Brief #1: What Do the Data Tell Us? [PDF–1.8Mb]
This brief describes 6 key measures related to the mental health of older adults.

New research explores perceptions of cognitive health among diverse older adults [PDF-1.2Mb]
This factsheet summarizes new research describing what Americans think about cognitive health and how to maintain it.

The State of Mental Health and Aging in America Issue Brief #2: Addressing Depression in Older Adults: Selected Evidence-Based Programs [PDF–1.2 Mb]
This brief focuses on the topic of depression, an important and emerging public health issue with several evidence-based programs that communities can use to improve the mental health and quality of life of older Americans.

Assuring Healthy Caregivers — A Public Health Approach to Translating Research into Practice: The RE-AIM Framework [PDF–7.2Mb]
This publication, released in 2008, presents key questions and methods to help program developers, planners and evaluators use the framework in their work on caregiving. It offers case examples in which the RE-AIM framework is applied to a caregiver intervention program and a policy intervention; and suggests additional resources for those interested in pursuing the use of RE-AIM for caregiver support programs and policies.

The Healthy Brain Initiative: A National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health [PDF–2.6Mb]
CDC, in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association and many other partners, released The Road Map in June 2007. This landmark document is both a call to action and a guide for a coordinated approach to moving cognitive health into the national public health arena.

At A Glance — Healthy Aging: Improving and Extending Quality of Life Among Older Americans
This annual CDC report provides concise, lay-oriented information on the health and economic impact of an aging society, and CDC strategies to improve the health and quality of life for older Americans.

Chronic Disease Notes and Reports: Healthy Aging [PDF–840Kb]
This publication of CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion focuses on chronic diseases, the leading causes of illness and death among older adults, and highlights the role of public health in an aging society.

Measuring Healthy Days: Population Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) [PDF–795Kb]
This technical report, released in late 2000, describes the origins, validity, and use of a set of survey measures developed by CDC and its partners for tracking the health status of the population and health-related quality of life in states and communities.

The National Arthritis Action Plan: A Public Health Strategy [PDF–1,248Kb]
Developed under the leadership of CDC, the Arthritis Foundation, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, this plan outlines a national coordinated effort for reducing the occurrence of arthritis and its accompanying disability.

Office of Women's Health All the Stages of Our Lives: Highlights of the CDC/ATSDR's* Approach to Women's Health
This booklet highlights CDC's and ATSDR's approach to women's health issues. It discusses the key issues that affect women at each stage of life, from puberty through the end of life, and briefly describes CDC/ATSDR's work to address these issues. As you will see, much of the work focuses on preventing disease, injury, and disability. The Office of Women's Health (OWH) main message is that—working together, over time— many of the diseases, injuries, and disabilities experienced by women can be prevented.