Understanding the Dementia Care Workforce

The National Dementia Workforce Study, sponsored by the National Institute on Aging of the NIH, conducts the first large, annual surveys of the dementia care workforce in the United States. Researchers can use survey data and other linked data sources to answer critical questions about the workforce and its impact on care and outcomes for persons living with dementia.

Apply for Cycle 2 Pilot Grants

A new round of funding is available for high-impact research studies using Wave 1 survey data and linked data. Apply by April 28.

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Wave 1 Data Coming by July 1

Survey data can be used by researchers standalone or linked with other data sources, including CMS data. All data will be available for free.

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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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