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.

Pilot Grant Recipients Announced

Six innovative studies will utilize Wave 1 NDWS survey data and linked data to address critical gaps in dementia workforce research.

Wave 1 Data Coming This Summer 

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

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.