Collette Adamsen, PhD
Associate Director and Assistant Professor
Dr. Collette Adamsen serves as an associate director for the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) and is an assistant professor at SMHS.
Projects
- COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant
- National Resource Center on Native American Aging
- Native Aging in Place Project
- Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey
- Resource Center on Native Aging and Disability
Most Recent Publications & Presentations
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5918-27832/traditional-foods-among-native-elders.png)
This report shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding traditional foods among Native Elders.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R., Chang, C.
Date: September 2024
Type: Report
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-27215/cycle-8-data-book-thumb.png)
This data book shows data collected through the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020-2023) – a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: June 2024
Type: Resource
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26691/2020-2023-survey-of-elders-cycle-8-final-report-thumb.png)
This report shows data and other information collected from a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 years and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Report
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26693/caregiving-socialization-native-elders-thumb.png)
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding caregiving and socialization, including caring for grandchildren and Elders who need care.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet
![](https://www.nrcnaa.org/assets/5727-26695/frailty-physical-functioning-native-elders-thumb.png)
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding frailty and physical functioning, including exercise, vision, and hearing results.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet