Data Spotlight

  • NCI-AD and Food Insecurity

    Food insecurity is estimated to affect more than 114 million U.S. households in 2023, according to the USDA. And food insecurity especially impacts households that include a person with a disability. The brief describes the outcomes of NCI-AD respondents experiencing food insecurity.

  • NCI-AD and the Older Americans Act Final Rule

    The Older Americans Act (OAA) final rule was released in 2024 and expands requirements related to content in State Plans onf Aging, nutrition serviecs, family caregiver support and more. This issue brief provides examples of some ways states are using NCI-AD to monitor and track performance related to the OAA regulations. 

  • Older Adults and Mental Health

    This Data Highlight shows the experiences of respondents to the 2018-19 NCI-AD Adult Consumer Survey. Data in this Highlight include information on the impact of mental health on older adults.

  • Health Care Access and Preventive Services

    This Data Highlight shows the experiences of respondents to the 2018-19 NCI-AD Adult Consumer Survey. Data in this Highlight include information on healthcare utilization and the importance of access to health services.

  • Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

    This Data Highlight shows the experiences of respondents to the 2018-19 NCI-AD Adult Consumer Survey who had an Alzheimer's or other dementia diagnosis. Data in this Highlight include information on the importance of family support, community participation, and satisfaction.

  • LTSS Experiences of Black and White Respondents

    This Data Highlight shares information about NCI-AD data and the long-term services and supports (LTSS) experiences of Black and White respondents. Data in this Highlight includes experiences with staff, choice and control, and preventive care and mental health.

  • Social connections among older adults and people with disabilities

    Social isolation can have negative impacts to older adult physical health, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and early mortality. Loneliness also has an impact on mental and emotional health, as older adults experiencing loneliness are at increased risk of depression and cognitive decline.