Understanding the Dementia Care Workforce

The National Dementia Workforce Study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute on Aging, is conducting the first large, annual surveys of the dementia care workforce in the United States. Survey data and other linked data sources will create an unprecedented resource for researchers to answer critical questions about the workforce and its impact on care and outcomes for persons living with dementia.

Submit Ideas for Year 2 Surveys

We are seeking input for new questions to be included in 2025 data collection. See the Year 1 survey questionnaires now and submit ideas for Year 2 by Sept. 16.

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Apply Now for Pilot Grants

Pilot grants will be awarded annually. Apply by Nov. 1 for funding for research projects using Year 1 NDWS data that will become available in early Spring 2025.

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Taking the Survey

If you were invited to complete a survey, you can make an impact on how we understand the dementia care workforce in less than 30 minutes.

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