Caregiving Research

NORC research spans the entire caregiving continuum, delivering evidence-based insights that ensure effective care delivery and support caregiver well-being.

Caregiving spans the continuum from childcare to elder care, affecting multiple facets of society, including education, economics, health, social services, transportation, and justice. Evidence-based practices and policies are essential for supporting caregiver health, well-being and financial stability while ensuring the continued well-being of care recipients.

NORC has deep expertise in the role of caregivers and caregiving. Our work has focused on issues affecting a wide range of caregivers including home health aides, parents, and unpaid caregivers for older adults.

By combining world-class research and evaluation capabilities with broad expertise, NORC is well positioned to understand the needs and concerns of caregivers and identify innovative practices to support caregivers. We specialize in developing and evaluating programs, policies, and communication strategies, taking a collaborative and strengths-based approach to apply rigorous methods that deliver effective solutions and actionable insights.

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Our Caregiving Work

NORC partners with clients to provide evidence-based solutions for America’s caregivers, leveraging research, evaluation, and technical assistance to inform policy, program design, and caregiving decisions nationwide.

Health Care

We lead innovative, evidence-driven projects that address the full spectrum of health challenges facing caregivers and those they care for—spanning public health, healthcare, mental health, and health-related social needs. Our work identifies and scales effective caregiving solutions, shapes policy, and builds the knowledge base needed to drive systems change.

Older Adults & Caregivers in Public Health Emergencies

A study of the needs of older adults and caregivers in public health emergencies and resources to help them

Client:

CDC Foundation

Evaluation of Minnesota’s Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assessment Process

Community-engaged evaluation to understand Minnesota’s home and community-based services (HCBS) assessment process

Client:

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Improving Health Through Quality Improvement

Helping ensure health quality in Medicare and Medicaid services

Client:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health

Population Surveys

Our AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducts representative surveys using the AmeriSpeak panel to deliver trusted research on caregiving attitudes and experiences nationwide.

Oral Health Among Children with Special Health Care Needs

A mixed-methods study of dental care needs among children with special health care needs

Client:

Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health

National Survey on Teen Relationships and Intimate Violence (STRiV)

A longitudinal social epidemiological study of youth and young adult experiences of aggression and violence, parent/caregiver perspectives, and relevant risk and protective factors

Client:

National Institute of Justice

Elder Abuse Survivor Equity (EASE) Study

A national survey to understand different forms of elder abuse to better protect older Americans

Client:

National Institute of Justice

Early Childhood, Adolescents & Parents

Our experts partner with communities and foundations to develop surveys, evaluations, and programs that aim to meet the needs and address the challenges of children and their parents.