Helping caregivers of dementia patients prepare for health emergencies
Official title: Caregivers Preparing for Their Own Health Care Emergency
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10985645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping spouses who care for loved ones with dementia by creating an easy-to-use online toolkit that helps them plan for their own health emergencies, making sure there's a backup caregiver ready to step in when needed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $241,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG089840-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985645 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are spousal caregivers of individuals with dementia who may face health emergencies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or do not have a caregiving role for someone with dementia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to assist spousal caregivers of dementia patients in planning for their own health emergencies. It focuses on creating and testing an online Emergency Preparedness Toolkit (EPT) that provides caregivers with detailed plans for standby caregivers to follow in case of an emergency. The toolkit is designed to reduce caregiver burden and help maintain the caregiving relationship by ensuring that care for the dementia patient is organized and accessible. The project also addresses challenges caregivers face in identifying standby caregivers and completing the EPT.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower caregivers to manage health emergencies more effectively, ensuring better care for dementia patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using a paper version of the toolkit has shown promise, indicating that this online approach may enhance its effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boxer, Rebecca Sue — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Boxer, Rebecca Sue
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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.