The National Institute on Aging (NIA), under the Aging Research Federal Grant Program (CFDA 93.866), awarded a $671,042 Project Grant to The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, doing business as Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania. The grant, titled "Strengthening the Dementia Care Workforce: Analyzing Economic Policies' Influence on Workers and Their Patients Living with Dementia," will fund a 5-year research study from September 2024 to May 2029. The project aims to examine the impact of wage changes, staffing regulations, and unionization on the long-term care workforce, as well as the subsequent effects on patient outcomes for individuals living with dementia. The research will focus on home health care and nursing home settings, analyzing workforce-related factors such as wages, turnover, and use of contract staff. Findings will inform policy recommendations to improve the lives of the dementia care workforce and their patients. As part of the project, The Johns Hopkins University will serve as a sub-grantee, contributing expertise in health services research and health economics.