Explore the Latest Research from the LTSS Center
Strengthening the Home Care Profession: Findings from an Evaluation of a Workforce Initiative in Richmond, VA
LTSS Care Preferences: Hearing the Voices of Older Adults
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
Bridging the Gaps in Berkshire County, MA:
Strengthening Supports for Older Adults in Affordable Housing
Enhancing Frontline Nurse Management in Long-Term Services and Supports
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 April/May issue of our Research Update newsletter is packed with articles you won’t want to miss.
Read our assessment of service gaps in affordable senior housing and our recommendations to help residents age in place. Review our new study on the consequences older adults face when they lose Medicaid coverage and must rely solely on Medicare. Consider adopting an “earn-while-you-learn” workforce development model that offers a career path for direct care professionals and makes it easier to attract and retain highly qualified, committed caregivers. Get to know LTSS Center DC Fellow Jennifer Recrey and meet our 2026 cohort. Join a study examining how nursing home design affects residents and gain a glimpse of the future of gerontology research.
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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Apprenticeships: Expanding Career Pathways in Aging Services
The LTSS Center’s director of workforce strategy and development is feeling overjoyed and encouraged by a new workforce study. Find out why.
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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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09 Jun 2026
2026 LeadingAge Continuing Care at Home Virtual Conference Online
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25 Oct 2026
Save the Date! 2026 LeadingAge Annual Meeting
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