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At the Acts Center for Applied Research (ACAR), our goal is to use the tools of applied research to understand and promote successful aging.

To do so, we partner with leading institutions across and beyond the United States to study issues and trends in areas such as wellness, life purpose, brain health, and the uses of technology.

As the research division of Acts Retirement-Life Communities, ACAR helps fulfill a mission of social responsibility, putting into action our organization’s deep commitment to work for the well-being of older adults and enhance the services available to them.

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“The Acts Center for Applied Research is in a unique position to advance research in areas of importance both to the 10,000 residents of Acts communities and to older individuals across the country and around the globe.”

Bill Tamulonis Managing Director, Acts Center for Applied Research View Bio

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The Acts Center for Applied Research has collaborated with some of the nation’s most respected research institutions. 

About Acts

ACAR is the research division of Acts, the nation’s largest not-for-profit operator of continuing care retirement communities, serving nearly 10,000 residents in 9 states.

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