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.

Read Wave 3 Questionnaires

Wave 3 surveys, including new respondents and follow-up surveys, are being fielded in 2026. See the updated questionnaires.

Learn More → 

Wave 2 Data Available Now

Wave 2 Restricted Use Survey Files are available now. Home Care data and Wave 2 PUFs are coming later this summer.

Learn More → 

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.

Learn More → about Taking the Survey