This ninth volume of Beyond 50 paints a portrait of chronic illness from the consumer perspective.
Read the full report.
Full Report(PDF, 4 MB)Executive Summary(PDF, 460 KB)Chapter 1.
Chronic Conditions Among Older Americans(PDF, 1.8 MB)Chapter 2.
The Many Faces of Chronic Disease(PDF, 780 KB)Chapter 3.
Patients and Caregivers Report Problems with Care(PDF, 660 KB)Chapter 4.
Chronic Care Delivery Needs to Change(PDF, 730 KB)Chapter 5.
The experience of chronic disease varies widely.
They also suggest that fostering better patient engagement could be part of a strategy to improve chronic care.
Gender Differences in Anxiety/Depression Experiences Among U.S.
Adults 50-Plus
Assessed communication with healthcare professionals regarding mental and emotional health and incidence of anxiety disorder and/or depression.
