Healthcare Patterns in Older Adults with Cognitive Changes
Use of Healthcare Across the Full Continuum of Cognitive Health and Decline in Older Adults
This project looks at how older adults use healthcare services as their memory and thinking skills change, from healthy aging to Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179190 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand how older adults use healthcare services across the full range of cognitive health, from healthy aging to mild memory problems and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are using detailed health information and Medicare claims data from thousands of older individuals who have been part of long-term studies at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. By looking at these patterns over many years, especially in the early stages of cognitive decline, we hope to find ways to improve care. The goal is to better plan for the healthcare needs of our aging population and identify opportunities to modify or enhance care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project analyzes existing data from older adults already participating in specific, long-term research groups at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center.
Not a fit: Patients not currently enrolled in the specific Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center cohorts would not directly participate in this data analysis project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help improve how healthcare is delivered and planned for older adults experiencing memory and thinking changes, potentially leading to more effective and timely care.
How similar studies have performed: While some previous studies have looked at healthcare use in dementia, this project uses more rigorous and current data from a large, well-followed group, offering a more detailed understanding.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grodstein, Francine — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Grodstein, Francine
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.