Creating tools to identify financial challenges faced by Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers
Official title: Development of Measures to Screen for Financial Hardship in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-10953849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to help identify the financial struggles faced by people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, so they can get the support they need to manage the costs of care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $775,512 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG088347-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10953849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers, particularly those from historically marginalized groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, or those who are not involved in caregiving roles, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing specific measures to screen for financial hardship experienced by individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their caregivers. It aims to address the unique financial strains these patients face, such as high out-of-pocket costs for long-term care and reduced income for caregivers. The project will create tailored screening tools that assess both caregiver burden and patient financial hardship, ensuring that the needs of historically marginalized groups are also considered. By conducting thorough assessments, the research seeks to fill the gap in existing measures that do not adequately address the financial challenges associated with chronic conditions like AD/ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification of financial hardships, allowing for targeted support and resources for patients and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's Disease.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on financial hardship in general, this specific approach to screening for financial challenges in the context of Alzheimer's Disease is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Salene M. W. — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Jones, Salene M. W.
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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.