Helping caregivers manage fall risks for older adults with dementia
Engaging care partners in fall risk management for community-dwelling older adults living with dementia
This study is all about finding better ways for caregivers of older adults with dementia to help prevent falls, and it will create a new questionnaire to understand how caregivers can make their loved ones safer at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683416 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective strategies to engage caregivers of older adults living with dementia in managing fall risks. It aims to create a new questionnaire that assesses how caregivers can help reduce falls among their loved ones. The study will explore the behaviors of caregivers and how these behaviors relate to the safety and well-being of older adults with dementia. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to improve fall prevention efforts in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are community-dwelling older adults living with dementia who have informal caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or those who are not living in the community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better fall prevention strategies that enhance the safety and quality of life for older adults with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promise in developing frameworks for caregiver engagement in fall risk management, indicating potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhou, Yuanjin — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Zhou, Yuanjin
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.