With NIA support, the LCC supports research through various programs and initiatives.
Research Themes
Supported by the NIA, the Life Course Center (LCC) drives innovative research on the social, demographic, and economic forces that shape how we age. From uncovering how historical and social contexts influence health and well-being to exploring how work, family, and community experiences create disparities across the life span, LCC researchers are redefining what it means to age in America. Their work also sheds light on the systems that sustain older adults—examining the healthcare workforce, care organizations, and policies that determine access, equity, and quality of care. Together, these efforts position the LCC at the forefront of research that informs a healthier, more equitable future for aging populations. Click through to learn more about the research themes of the LCC.
Research Snapshots
Research Snapshots highlight recent work by Life Course Center (LCC) members, featuring concise summaries drawn from the LCC’s monthly newsletter, Life Course Ledger. It showcases studies across a range of aging-related topics, including education’s effect on dementia risk, loneliness and epigenetic aging, and racial wealth disparities, with each snapshot linked to the contributing researchers. Research Snapshots amplify member research while illustrating the breadth and interdisciplinary scope of the LCC’s collective work in demography, health, and aging.