Brain health outreach for older Asian American and Canadian adults
Core B: B-HEARD Core
This program offers culturally and language-tailored education to help older Asian American and Canadian adults understand dementia and find Alzheimer’s research and support opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11160744 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You will be offered culturally tailored, multilingual materials and community outreach that explain dementia and research in clear, accessible terms. The team uses community-based participatory methods to co-create resources in five written languages (English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese) and five spoken languages (Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, English, Vietnamese). They will track recruitment and outreach progress, set measurable goals, and provide training to researchers on respectful, effective communication with your community. This work aims to make it easier for you and your community to learn about brain health and consider participating in Alzheimer’s research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are older Asian American or Canadian adults (and their caregivers) who want to learn about dementia or explore joining Alzheimer’s and related dementias research.
Not a fit: People who are not Asian American or Canadian, who are much younger, or who do not wish to engage with research or outreach activities are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could increase access to dementia information and research opportunities for Asian American and Canadian older adults, leading to more inclusive studies and better-informed care.
How similar studies have performed: Similar community-based, multilingual outreach and registry efforts (for example the CARE recruitment registry) have improved awareness and enrollment, and this project builds on those tested approaches.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Van My Ta — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Park, Van My Ta
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.