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Dong, XinQi; Chang, E-Shien; Wong, Esther; Simon, Melissa – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose of the Study: Recent demographic growth of the U.S. Chinese aging population calls for comprehensive understanding of their unique health needs. The objective of this study is to examine the perceptions, social determinants of depressive symptoms as well as their impact on health and well-being in a community-dwelling U.S. Chinese aging…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Education, Public Health, Participatory Research
Cohen-Mansfield, Jiska; Frank, Julia – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: We examine the relationship between the perceived needs and assessed needs of community-dwelling seniors. Design and Methods: Trained research assistants administered the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Baseline Survey to 268 community-dwelling older adults in suburban Maryland. Perceived and assessed needs were measured in the…
Descriptors: Surveys, Research Assistants, Nutrition, Money Management

Palmore, Erdman B. – Gerontologist, 1986
An analysis of data from the National Health Interview Survey shows consistent and substantial improvements in the relative health of the aged from 1961-81. Explanations for this trend include cohort effects, Medicare and Medicaid, and other programs for the aged. Increasing health service needs should be partially offset by this trend.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cohort Analysis, Disabilities, Health Needs