Helping caregivers of Alzheimer's patients feel less lonely
Official title: Increasing Meaning to Reduce Loneliness in Care Partners of Persons with AD/ADRD
Funded at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11130976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias feel more fulfilled and less lonely by using technology and special support strategies, so they can enjoy a better quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $123,449 |
| NIH project number | 5K01AG076888-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11130976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or those who do not have a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the experiences of caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. It aims to develop interventions that increase caregivers' sense of meaning and purpose in life, which may help reduce feelings of loneliness. The project will leverage technology and incorporate concepts from Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy to create effective support strategies. By addressing the emotional needs of caregivers, the research seeks to improve their overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the emotional health of caregivers by reducing their loneliness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at increasing meaning in life can effectively reduce loneliness, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marziliano, Allison — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Marziliano, Allison
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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.