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Aging and Elderly Care

Aging populations face unique health challenges. The National Academies research care models, policy, and innovation that promote healthy aging and independence. 

Featured Publications

Featured work

Assessment of NIH Research on Women's Health

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Policies and Practices for Supporting Family Caregivers Working in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Future Directions for Applying Behavioral Economics to Policy

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Peer Review of A Report Commissioned by the Social Security Administration on Required Mental Health Requirements for Selected Occupations

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

The Quality of Care in Nursing Homes

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Understanding the Aging Workforce and Employment at Older Ages

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Realizing Opportunities for Advanced and Automated Workflows in Scientific Research

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

The Health and Medical Dimensions of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Work, the Workplace, and Aging: A Planning Meeting

Program Development Activity

Completed

Units

Standing Committee on Reducing Counterfeiting Using the Behavioral Sciences

Standing Committee

Completed

Forum on Global Violence Prevention

Roundtable/Forum

Completed

Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Health Care and Public Health Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Extensive series of patients, doctors and nurses of various ages and ethnicities in a modern exam room. Used for: A Long COVID Definition A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences

Social and Economic Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Happy and smiling multiracial family with grandparents by the beach in New England

Standing Committee on Primary Care

Standing Committee

In Progress

Roundtable on Biomedical Engineering Materials and Applications

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress

Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress

National Cancer Policy Forum

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress

Forum on Temporomandibular Disorders

Roundtable/Forum

In Progress
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