Building a workforce to care for people with dementia
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10932947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about gathering important information from different caregivers who help people with dementia, so we can better understand what support they need and how to improve care for everyone living with this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,431,420 |
| NIH project number | 5U54AG084520-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932947 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals involved in dementia care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have dementia or are not involved in caregiving roles may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a comprehensive data infrastructure to support the National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS). It involves conducting surveys of various professional care providers, including community clinicians, nursing home staff, assisted living staff, and home care staff, to gather essential information about the dementia care workforce in the U.S. The goal is to enable researchers and policymakers to address critical questions regarding the workforce needed to support the growing population of individuals living with dementia. By integrating multiple data sources, the study aims to enhance the scientific understanding of dementia care and improve workforce planning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more effective and adequately staffed workforce for dementia care, improving the quality of care for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research efforts have shown success in improving workforce planning and care delivery in other health domains, indicating a promising approach for dementia care.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maust, Donovan T — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Maust, Donovan T
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.