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 for free to answer critical questions about the workforce and its impact on care and outcomes for people with dementia.

Options for Using NDWS Data

There are many ways to use NDWS survey data and data linkages. Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.

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Wave 2 Data Coming Soon

Use NDWS surveys on their own or linked with other data sources, including beneficiary-level CMS data. All data are 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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