About Us

Who We Are: 

Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging is a 110-year old Cleveland-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers. We do this by deepening the understanding of evolving needs, developing and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions and promoting effective public policies.  

What We Do: 

• Provide in-person and telephone-based health and wellness services in older adults’ homes and in communities across the Greater Cleveland Area 
• Conduct research studies related to everyday issues faced by older people and their families. We use this knowledge to develop innovative solutions. 
• Foster informed engagement with public policy issues impacting the field of aging 

Our Impact:

• Reach more than 10,000 older adults and caregivers annually in their homes, at community locations and by phone and email 
• Develop knowledge used to improve health and community services related to key issues in aging, such as family caregiving and elder abuse 
• Developed and demonstrated the effectiveness of drug-free programs for managing chronic diseases 
• Created scientifically proven innovative solutions:
  • BRI Care Consultation™
  • SHARE for Dementia

Organizational Characteristics: 

• All-female, 24-member Board of Directors
• $18 million annual budget
• Over 130 employees, including: research scientists, social workers, counselors, financial wellness coaches, care consultants and experts in developing and delivering programs for older people and families 
• Operate nine locations throughout Cuyahoga County 
• The following programs and subsidiaries operate together to fulfill our mission: 
  • Home-and Community-Based Services 
  • Rose Centers for Aging Well 
  • Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People 
  • Margaret Wagner Apartments 
  • Center for Research and Education 
  • Conference Center at Benjamin Rose