The University of Maryland Center on Aging is dedicated to facilitating healthy and productive aging and creating age-friendly communities. Center on Aging researchers aim to improve outcomes for many aging-related health, economic, and social policy issues, including costs and liabilities of private insurance coverage for long-term care, the problems of older women, the needs of elderly people with lifelong disabilities; the accessibility, quality, and efficiency of services to the elderly, and the needs of families providing elder care.
over the age of 65.
LRM.Maryland.gov offers sector-specific resources to help local partners build longevity-resilience in key areas, consolidates important data to inform program development, and offers simple but effective ways that everyone can incorporate a longevity lens in the work they do. This dynamic platform will evolve in the years to come, highlighting emerging strategies and innovation, and incorporating contributions from state agencies, local organizations, and community partners to facilitate the cross-sector collaboration critical to the plan’s success. LEARN MORE.
The Center on Aging at the University of Maryland, College Park, celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 3, marking five decades of leadership in positive, productive aging.
Center On Aging 50th Anniversary Photo Album
Featured Projects
Health Policy and Services Research among Older Adults
We examine the impacts of health policies and social determinants of health on health expenditure, quality of care, and health outcomes among older adults, particularly those with ADRD, cancer, and behavioral health issues.
Healthy Aging and Longevity
We explore the effect of early-life environments and public health programs on adult mortality and longevity, leveraging surveys and unique datasets tracking millions of Americans from birth to death.
Legacy Leadership Institute on Public Policy
The Legacy Leadership Institute on Public Policy, based in the University of Maryland School of Public Health, is designed to provide residents aged 50+ with new careers as Legacy Service Leaders during retirement.
Center on Aging News
Center on Aging Researcher receives a $3M grant to establish a new aging center
Heart-Healthy Lifestyles Can Also Delay Brain Aging, UMD Researchers Find
Center on Aging Researcher Awarded $3.5M to Study How Childhood Factors Affect Life Expectancy
$3.2M Grant Funds Study of How Health Technology Could Boost Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care
NIH Grant to Fund Study of Medicare’s Effect on Americans’ Longevity
Certificate in Professional Studies, Lifespan Wellbeing
Globally and in the US, the proportion of the population over 60 (older adults) has been increasing dramatically and by 2050, a fifth of the world’s population will be over 65. Much of this increase is due to increased longevity which has been steadily rising. Concern has been raised around the world about economic and health care implications of this boom in older adults. Is the aging phenomenon a public health crisis or a public health opportunity?
The certificate in Lifespan Wellbeing can be completed in one year focused on healthy aging and approaches to strengthen older adults’ capabilities at every life and health stage and deliver healthcare services responsive to older adults. LEARN MORE.