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Research Centers Center for Policy Research on AgingThe demographic challenges
of a nation growing older and living longer are forcing Americans to confront
the roles of government and the private sector in serving older adults
and their families. The doubling of the 65-and-over population over the
next 30 years raises a host of important policy and political issues whose
solutions will require a balanced, analytical and thoughtful approach.
Established in 1997 as part of the UCLA School of Public Policy and Social
Research, the Center for Policy Research on Aging (CPRA) studies the major
policy issues affecting our aging society including Social Security, Medicare,
long-term care, and the societal implications that accompany the aging
of the baby boom generation and its parents. In recognition of the growing
diversity of the elderly population, CPRA will focus special attention
on policy issues as they affect Latino, African-American, Asian and other
ethnic populations. As a national, state and local resource center on aging
policy, CPRA conducts research, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration
among UCLA faculty, works closely with policy makers, service providers
and community groups in meeting the challenges of an aging society. To
achieve its goal from multiple disciplines to assist policy makers, service
providers, community groups and other members of the public and private
sectors in meeting the challenges of an aging society.
CPRA Research Agenda The Center for Policy Research on Aging has established a broad research agenda within the parameters of aging policy and the "politics of aging". CPRA is currently developing research projects that will inform debate at all levels of government. CPRA research interests include:
CPRA Staff Fernando Torres-Gil, Ph.D.
Dr. Torres-Gil returned to
UCLA in 1997 after serving as the first-ever Assistant Secretary for Aging
in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He is currently Associate
Dean of Academic Affairs for SPPSR and a professor of Social Welfare and
Policy Studies. His scholarly interests in the areas of public policy,
aging, ethnicity, health and long-term care have translated into a variety
of government positions at the local, state, and national levels.
Valentine Villa, Ph.D.
Dr. Villa has an extensive
record of research, teaching and community service in Los Angeles. A recognized
expert in public policy, minority elderly populations and health, she has
served as a consultant to both national and local aging organizations and
to such events as the 1995 White House Conference on Aging.
Contact information: Center for Policy Research
on Aging
Telephone: (310) 794-5908 E-Mail: ftg@ucla.edu or willa@ucla.edu |