Explore the Latest Research from the LTSS Center
A History of Federal Long-Term Care Financing Proposals in the United States: Compendium of Proposed Public and Private Solutions
Rural Aging Action Network: Lessons from an Innovative Model for Mobilizing Whole Communities and Empowering Older Adults Across Rural America
Quality of Communication Between Family Caregivers and Direct Care Professionals in Residential Care Settings
Neighborhood Deprivation and Nursing Home Staffing: Lessons for Policy and Practice
Enhancing Frontline Nurse Management in Long-Term Services and Supports
The Impact of Climate Change: Why Older Adults are Vulnerable
Our Mission and Work
The LTSS Center’s primary mission is to translate research into policy and practice. We strive to conduct applied research that will serve as a foundation for government policies and provider actions to improve quality of care and quality of life for vulnerable older adults.
The center conducts research in 6 core areas:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Assessing the role of housing plus services models in affordable senior housing communities
AGING & HEALTH
Building a robust evidence base for new approaches that improve population health throughout the lifespan
NURSING HOMES
Helping providers, regulators, and policy makers ensure that nursing homes provide the highest quality of care
FAMILY CAREGIVING
Identifying the unique needs of family caregivers and evaluating strategies to support them in their caregiving work.
Read the latest Research Update Newsletter
The March/April issue of our Research Update newsletter is out! We hope you’ll give it a read. Get acquainted with the LTSS Center’s research on the needs of family caregivers, particularly long-distance caregivers. Discover how our researchers are supporting efforts to help certified nursing assistants advance in their careers. Read about our evaluation of a wellness program in affordable housing and its impact on residents’ health and wellness.
Read LTSS Center Blog
The LTSS Center Blog is the place where our researchers share their insights about the latest trends in the field of long-term services and supports, and offer updates about the research they’re conducting.
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Taking Ownership of Career Advancement
Providers must invest in the career advancement of team members, writes Robyn Stone. Otherwise, their missions may soon be at risk.
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LeadingAge Leadership Fellowship: A New Year’s Resolution We Got Right
Most of us don’t follow through on New Year’s resolutions. That makes Robyn Stone even prouder of one resolution that came to fruition five years after it was made.
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