Explore the Latest Research from the LTSS Center
Strengthening the Home Care Profession: Findings from an Evaluation of a Workforce Initiative in Richmond, VA
Serving Vulnerable Populations: Commonwealth Care Alliance’s Senior Care Options and One Care Plans
Interactive Compendium of Federal Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Financing Policy Options
LTSS Care Preferences: Hearing the Voices of Older Adults
Rural Aging Action Network: Lessons from an Innovative Model for Mobilizing Whole Communities and Empowering Older Adults Across Rural America
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 7 core areas:
Workforce
Identifying, demonstrating, and evaluating promising workforce development and improvement practices
Family Caregiving
Identifying the unique needs of family caregivers and evaluating strategies to support them in their caregiving work
Home-Based Care
Strengthening the home care sector by studying the needs of professional caregivers and care recipients
Affordable Housing
Assessing the role of housing plus services models in affordable senior housing communities
Financing
Identifying high-quality, community-based approaches to financing long-term services and supports
Aging & Health
Establishing a strong evidence base for approaches that enhance population health across all stages of life
Nursing Homes
Helping providers, regulators, and policymakers ensure that nursing homes provide the highest quality of care
Read the latest Research Update Newsletter
The February/March issue of our Research Update newsletter is packed with articles you won’t want to miss.
Read about Dr. Robyn I. Stone, who retired in February after guiding LeadingAge research for 27 years. Review findings from our evaluation of a pilot project to enhance compensation, training, and transportation for home care aides. Meet Emily Franzosa, an LTSS Center fellow whose research focuses on helping families access home care and supporting the aides who deliver it. Learn about a new managed care study from UMass Boston. And be sure to join us on March 10 for the first installment of our new LTSS Center webinar series. Panelists will explore ways to strengthen nursing home leadership and quality assurance.
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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Robyn Stone: Looking Back on 12 Years of Blogging
The demand for behavioral health services among older adults continues to grow. A new center in Oregon gives Robyn Stone hope for the future.
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Improving Behavioral Health Services for Older Adults
The demand for behavioral health services among older adults continues to grow. A new center in Oregon gives Robyn Stone hope for the future.
Stay Up to Date: Latest News & Events
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31 Mar 2026
LeadingAge Massachusetts 2026 Senior Living Symposium
- Four Points by Sheraton (1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062)Location
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