Exploring how senior centers affect the health of older adults
Official title: Senior Centers and Older Adults' Health Outcomes
Funded at California State University Northridge · NIH-10896212 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how senior centers can help older adults stay healthy and happy by exploring what features of these centers make a difference in their well-being over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State University Northridge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Northridge, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,250 |
| NIH project number | 5R16GM146666-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896212 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who are interested in participating in activities at senior centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 years old or those who do not have access to senior centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of senior centers in promoting health and well-being among older adults. It aims to understand how different physical and social features of these centers influence health outcomes over time. By analyzing the use of senior centers, the study seeks to identify effective leisure services and programs that can enhance healthy aging. The research will involve collecting data on various senior centers and their impact on the health of individuals aged 65 and older.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for older adults through better-designed senior centers and programs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based programs for older adults can lead to positive health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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California State University Northridge
Northridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xie, Hui — California State University Northridge
- Study coordinator: Xie, Hui
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.