About the Center for Aging Research

The Center for Aging Research is a leader in health services research aimed at improving health and health care for older Americans. A special focus is advancing the use of decision science, decision support, and shared decision making for older adults. The ultimate aim of CAR is to change health care practice and policy to promote integrated and coordinated care, and mental and physical health promotion and
self-management.

CAR is one of three centers directed by Stephen J. Bartels, MD, MS and designed to create a bridge between research, education and clinical programs. Together the Dartmouth Centers for Health & Aging work to improve the health and quality of life of older adults and their families.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Healthy Aging Center: Connecting older adults and their families with health information, supportive services, and compassionate, coordinated care.

Related Links:

• Health Education Center
• Care Management
• Lifeline

Centers Director: Stephen J. Bartels, MD, MS

Associate Directors: Suzanne Beyea, RN, PhD, FAAN and John Wasson, MD

Funding: The Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging are funded by federal grants, foundation grants, philanthropic donations, and institutional support from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth Medical School, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.