Examining health care choices and disparities among older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia

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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.

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Where this research is happening

• 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

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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