How adult children's socio-economic status affects their parents' risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The contribution of adult child socio-economic status to parents' risk and outcomes of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) in cross-national settings
This study looks at how the education and financial situation of adult children can affect the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias in their aging parents, aiming to find ways to help keep older adults healthier based on their children's support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012780 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the socio-economic status (SES) of adult children influences the risk and outcomes of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) in their aging parents. By examining various global settings, the study aims to identify how adult children's education and economic resources can impact their parents' health and well-being. The research will explore both economic and non-economic pathways that may contribute to these effects, providing a comprehensive understanding of family dynamics in relation to dementia risk. Ultimately, the goal is to identify strategies that could help reduce ADRDs risk among older adults based on their children's SES.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who may be at risk for Alzheimer's disease and have adult children whose socio-economic status varies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have adult children or whose children are not involved in their care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by leveraging the socio-economic resources of adult children.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on the impact of socio-economic status on health outcomes, this specific focus on adult children's SES and its effect on parental ADRDs risk is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Torres, Jacqueline Marie — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Torres, Jacqueline Marie
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.