Examining health care choices and disparities among older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Care and Challenges in Insurance Plan Choices among Older People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia: A Mixed Methods Study of Medicare Options
This study looks at how older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia, especially Black and Hispanic individuals, choose their Medicare plans and the challenges they face, with the goal of improving health care options and support for these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896460 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia navigate their Medicare options, focusing on the experiences of Black and Hispanic beneficiaries. It aims to understand the challenges these groups face in selecting between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, particularly in relation to their health care needs and the quality of care received. By employing mixed methods, including interviews and data analysis, the study seeks to uncover the factors contributing to racial and ethnic disparities in health care access and outcomes. The findings could help inform better health policy and improve care coordination for these vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those from Black and Hispanic communities with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care options and outcomes for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia, particularly among racially and ethnically disadvantaged groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mahmoudi, Elham — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mahmoudi, Elham
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.