Helping older adults transition back to the community after prison
Official title: Community reentry for older adults leaving prison with and without health limitations
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-10741029 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the difficulties older adults with health issues face when they return to their communities after being in prison, and it aims to find ways to help them live more independently by understanding their health needs and the barriers they encounter.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $380,380 |
| NIH project number | 1R21AG078915-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10741029 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above who are leaving prison, especially those with health limitations or chronic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not transitioning from prison or who are younger than 21 years old may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by older adults, particularly those with health limitations, as they reintegrate into their communities after incarceration. It focuses on understanding the health status of these individuals and how it affects their ability to live independently. The study aims to identify the barriers they encounter, including limited access to healthcare and support services, and to develop strategies to improve their transition process. By gathering data on their experiences, the research seeks to inform community services and policies that can better support this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and resources for older adults transitioning from prison, enhancing their ability to live independently and reducing recidivism.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on older adults reentering communities after prison, similar studies on reintegration challenges for other populations have shown promising results.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seal, David W — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Seal, David W
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.