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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ICYMI: All NDWS Wave 2 survey data are available now for free, including Public Use Files and Restricted Use Files. Learn how to access W2 data at www.ndws.org. You can also access updated User Guides with data collection results, sampling information and example code for weighted analysis.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to the researchers awarded NDWS Cycle 3 pilot grants! Five innovative studies were chosen from 70 applicants nationwide and will use NDWS survey data to address critical gaps in dementia workforce research. See the projects: www.ndws.org/pilot-grants/pilot-grant-awardees

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New data: The Community Clinician W1 Final Public Use File (PUF) is available now through NACDA. For the CC survey, NDWS continued data collection from the W1 sample, recruiting over 1,800 more respondents. Nursing Home and Assisted Living PUFs are coming soon. ndws.org

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Donovan Maust @dtmaust.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It has been an exciting summer for @ndws.bsky.social, as the first papers using NDWS data (from last year's Wave 1 data release) are now getting published! cc @joannespetz.bsky.social #medsky #healthpolicy

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Data alert: Researchers can now request Wave 2 Restricted Use Survey Files for all NDWS surveys, including a limited dataset from the Home Care survey. W2 Nursing Home and Assisted Living surveys feature a larger sample size of new respondents and the first staff follow-ups. www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Researchers: Two new data sources are now available for linking with NDWS survey data by geography: a dataset of policies/programs that affect the supply of direct care workers; and estimates of the prevalence of people living with Alzheimer’s dementia. See the full list: www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

ICYMI: Researchers can now access Wave 2 Restricted Use Survey Files for the Community Clinician, Nursing Home, and Assisted Living surveys. Wave 2 NH and AL surveys feature a larger sample size of new respondents and the first staff follow-ups. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/how-to-access-data

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We hope to see you at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting this weekend in Seattle! Visit our booth in the exhibit hall to learn more about our just released Wave 2 survey data. #ARM2026

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

New data alert: Wave 2 NDWS Restricted Use Survey Files for the Community Clinician, Nursing Home, and Assisted Living surveys are now available. Wave 2 NH and AL surveys feature a larger sample size of new participants and the first staff follow-ups. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/how-to-access-data

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

ICYMI: We need your help to expand our surveys for Wave 4! Share your ideas for community-based clinicians by June 10. We are focused on dementia care delivery in rural settings, palliative and end-of-life care, and use of telehealth. Submit questions at www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We are again inviting input from researchers to expand our surveys. Share your ideas now for Wave 4, with focus on dementia care delivery in rural settings, palliative and end-of-life care, and use of telehealth in dementia care. Submit questions by June 10 at www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our Wave 3 surveys are in the field and you can now read the questionnaires on our website. Wave 3 includes new respondents, follow-up surveys with some Wave 1 and 2 respondents, and for the first time, qualitative interviews with a subset of respondents. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Thank you to our Cycle 1 pilot awardees for presenting their research at our first NDWS Annual Research Meeting last week. This could be you! We are still accepting applications for Cycle 3 pilot funding for innovative research using NDWS data. Apply by April 27 at www.ndws.org/pilot-grants.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

ICYMI: Funding alert! We are still accepting proposals for pilot grants for innovative studies using NDWS data. Both small awards (up to $50,000 direct costs) and large awards (up to $100,000 direct costs) are available. Apply by April 27: www.ndws.org/pilot-grants

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Researchers: You still have time to apply for pilot funding to support projects using NDWS survey data to answer questions about the paid dementia care workforce. Both small and large awards available! Learn more and read about previously funded projects at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Wave 2 NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce, including both new respondents and follow-up surveys, are coming in early summer. Researchers can use survey data and linked data for free. AND, you could receive pilot funding for your project! Apply by April 27. www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

ICYMI: There are many ways for researchers to use NDWS survey data and linked data sources to understand the dementia care workforce. And, you can receive a pilot grant to do so! Apply by April 27 for small or large awards. www.ndws.org/pilot-grants

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Funding alert! We are now accepting proposals for Cycle 3 pilot grants to support researchers using NDWS data. For this cycle, both small awards (up to $50,000 direct costs) and large awards (up to $100,000 direct costs) are available. Apply by April 27: www.ndws.org/pilot-grants

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

In addition to surveys of the paid dementia care workforce, NDWS conducts follow-up surveys with some previous respondents to learn if they are still in their job and why. Follow-up respondent data will be included in Wave 2 data released early this summer.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Did you know that we award annual pilot grants to support researchers using NDWS data to answer critical questions about the paid dementia care workforce? Applications for another round of funding will open in March. In the meantime, read about the 11 previously funded projects at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Researchers: Are you ready to start working with NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce and other linked data sources? Visit www.ndws.org to learn more about the three tiers of data available for FREE, including Public Use Files and Restricted Use Files.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

NDWS Wave 1 survey highlight of the week: Only 14% of clinicians said they considered prescription of anti-amyloid therapies a high priority. See more Wave 1 Survey Fast Facts, and learn how to access the full dataset for free at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

NDWS Wave 1 survey highlight of the week: 62% of assisted living staff said they were assigned to care for the same residents on most weeks they work. See more Wave 1 Survey Fast Facts, and learn how to access the full dataset for free at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

NDWS Wave 1 survey highlight of the week: 47% of nursing home staff said they had worked for their current employer for 1 year or less. See more Wave 1 Survey Fast Facts, and learn how to access the full dataset for free at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

NDWS Wave 1 survey highlights: Clinicians reported average visit lengths of 39 minutes for new patients with cognitive impairment and 35 minutes for patients without cognitive impairment. See more Wave 1 Survey Fast Facts, and learn how to access the data at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Connect with us this week at the @geronsociety.bsky.social Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston! Stop by our booth during exhibit hall hours Nov. 12 to 15 to learn more about using our free Wave 1 survey data. Our PIs will also be available at the booth from 2-3 p.m. Thursday and 1-2 p.m. on Friday.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

NDWS Wave 1 survey highlights: Only 26% of clinicians said they are very confident diagnosing dementia in patients 65 and older. 46% reported they are somewhat confident. See more Wave 1 Survey Fast Facts, and learn how to access the full dataset for free at ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The NDWS Cycle 2 pilot grant recipients have kicked off their projects using Wave 1 survey data. Read more about their studies to get inspiration for ways that you could use free NDWS data in your work: www.ndws.org/pilot-grants/pilot-grant-awardees

Headshots of the five NDWS Cycle 2 pilot grant recipients - Alexander Chaitoff, Erica Frechman, Ashwin Kotwal, Cliff Whetung, and Hanzhang Xu

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The 4,699 respondents of the NDWS Wave 1 survey of community clinicians represent a national sample of nearly 500,000 clinicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries with dementia. Wave 1 data from all NDWS surveys are available for researchers to use for free. Learn more: www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Researchers: New documentation is now available to assist you in working with Wave 1 data. Updated survey questionnaires on the NDWS website identify variables masked or removed in the Public Use Files (PUFs) to safeguard respondent privacy. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/surveys

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Did you miss this week's webinar with NDWS PIs Donovan Maust and Joanne Spetz? Check out the recording on our website now to learn more about using NDWS Wave 1 data. The slides are also available. www.ndws.org/resources/video-library

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

ICYMI: A special collection of five articles about NDWS was recently published in @agsjournal.bsky.social. The open access papers cover survey questionnaire development, sample frame development, data collection, and more. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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National Dementia Workforce Study: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

<em>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society</em> (JAGS) is the go-to geriatrics journal for clinical aging research including education, clinical practice and public policy.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

ICYMI: A webinar for researchers interested in using our new FREE data resource is coming up Sept. 29. Attend the one-hour session with our PIs to learn more about Wave 1 NDWS survey data and linked data sources. Register now: www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Check out the NDWS Special Collection just published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. It includes five open access articles on survey questionnaire development, sample frame development, data collection, and more.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Researchers: Are you interested in using the new NDWS data resource (surveys and linked data sources)? Join us for a webinar with our PIs at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) on Monday, Sept. 29 to learn more. Register now at www.ndws.org.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Researchers: Are you interested in using the new, free NDWS data resource (surveys and linked data sources) to answer critical questions about the paid dementia care workforce? Visit our FAQS to get started: www.ndws.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Congratulations to the 5 researchers nationwide awarded NDWS Cycle 2 pilot grants. These innovative studies will use NDWS survey data to address critical gaps in current dementia workforce research. Learn more: www.ndws.org/pilot-grants/pilot-grant-awardees

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

In addition to the previously released NDWS Wave 1 Community Clinician survey, the public use files for the Nursing Home Staff and Assisted Living Staff surveys are now available. All Wave 1 survey restricted use files are also available. Learn more: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/how-to-access-data

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

DYK? NDWS Wave 1 survey data of the dementia care workforce are available now and can be combined with linked data sources, such as CMS data, local health care supply characteristics, and state-level policy information. All data are free. Read our FAQs to learn more: www.ndws.org/resources/fr...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Researchers: There are 3 free ways to access new NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce. Utilize de-identified public use files, or apply to use the full restricted data on its own or linked with beneficiary-level CMS data and other sources. Get started: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

ICYMI: Wave 1 NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce and linked data sources are available now for free. Researchers can access de-identified survey data or apply to use surveys linked to other data sources, including beneficiary-level CMS data. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Researchers: Wave 1 NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce and linked data sources are available now! Access de-identified surveys or apply to use survey data linked to other data sources, including beneficiary-level CMS data. All data are free. Learn more: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

ICYMI: Wave 1 NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce and linked data sources will be released July 1. Researchers, review our data access process now to be ready to use the data for free: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/how-to-access-data

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Wave 1 NDWS survey data of the paid dementia care workforce is almost here (by July 1). Researchers, read about our data access process and the survey data and linkable data sources that will be available to use for free: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-data/how-to-access-data

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Connect with us at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting this weekend in Minneapolis! Visit our booth at #ARM25 to learn more about our Wave 1 survey data and linked data coming by July 1, and how you can access it for free.

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

ICYMI: We want our surveys of the dementia care workforce to be as useful as possible for researchers. Submit ideas by June 4 for new or revised survey content for Wave 3 related to supporting a stable and effective workforce. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Researchers: NDWS surveys of the dementia care workforce and free linked data sources provide a new way to study issues related to the knowledge, preparation, and retention of this vital workforce. Wave 1 data will be released by July 1. Sign up for our email list to be notified: www.ndws.org

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Researchers: You still have time to help us shape our Wave 3 surveys for the dementia care workforce. Submit new questions, revisions, or ideas for a new interview component by June 4. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

ICYMI: Researchers, now is your chance to tell us what questions you want to see in our surveys of the dementia care workforce. Submit ideas for Wave 3 data collection by June 4. Suggestions can include new questions, revisions, or ideas for a new interview component. www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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National Dementia Workforce Study @ndws.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Researchers, we need your help. Help us make our surveys as useful as possible by submitting ideas for new survey content for Wave 3 data collection. Suggest new questions, revisions to existing ones, or ideas for a new interview component by June 4. Details: www.ndws.org/surveys-and-...

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