Our Mission
The Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) supports discoveries that improve aging, and builds the skills and capacity of those who care for older adults.
Our Vision
To transform quality of life and quality of care for older adults and their caregivers.
Our Goals
- Address health disparities across older populations by supporting the inclusion of diverse older adults in research and nursing education
- Increase gerontological content across University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing curricula, including through innovative learning opportunities that promote careers in aging
- Foster interprofessional research and scholarship that supports healthy aging and improves quality of life and quality of care for diverse older populations
- Develop and promote evidence-based resources for the eldercare workforce, including nursing staff, direct care staff, and family / friend caregivers
