Jane Tilly, DrPH researches and writes about a range of health and aging issues as an independent consultant and author based in Maryland. Her focus is on information people can use to maximize their health and well-being as they age. Health includes a person's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. During her 10 years at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Jane Tilly focused on healthy aging, public health, dementia, and supportive services. Before that, she worked on dementia policy and practice issues for the Alzheimer’s Association for five years. Earlier, Dr. Tilly did policy research and analysis at The Urban Institute and the AARP Public Policy Institute. Her work has resulted in significant policy and program changes, and major publications and presentations at state, national, and international levels. She received her Doctor of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan in 2000.