https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db289.pdf
The overall hypertension rate was 29% and increased with age from 7.5% for ages 18-39 up to 63.1% for those 60+. Also looks at differences by races and gender. From the National Center for Health Statistics
https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/StayingEngaged_0917.pdf
Examines such health characteristics as cognitive ability, physical function, and hypertension rates among elderly Americans who participate in arts activities. From the National Endowment for the Arts
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/elcare_09202017.pdf
Estimates that 16% of the U.S. civilian population age 15+ provided unpaid eldercare during a recent two year period. Provides demographic characteristics of those providers and recipients of care, the time spent, and the activities provided. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/pdf/257526/NatlPlan2017.pdf
Provides narrative descriptions of agency activities in the effort against dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease completed during 2016. From the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services.
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/fast_facts/2017/fast_facts17.pdf
Highlights data on the most important aspects of the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Programs, including the people they serve and the benefits they provide. From the Social Security Administration
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/oasdi_sc/2016/oasdi_sc16.pdf
Basic program data on the number and type of beneficiaries and the amount of benefits paid in each state and county. From the Social Security Administration
https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/115th-congress-2017-2018/reports/52801-june2017outlook.pdf
Predicts modest U.S. economic growth of 1.9 to 2% through 2027 with rising budget deficits due to retirement and health care programs for older people. From the Congressional Budget Office
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db281.pdf
Reports on types of vaccination coverage for elderly including influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, and tetanus booster within the last 10 years. Data are presented by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and poverty status. From the National Center for Health Statistics