How Alzheimer's disease affects Medicare choices and financial well-being in older adults
The Impact of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias on Older Adults' Medicare Coverage Choices, Financial Well-being, and Health
This study looks at how Alzheimer's and similar conditions affect older adults' Medicare choices and their finances, aiming to find ways to improve care and support for patients and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Alzheimer's disease and related dementias influence the Medicare coverage decisions of older adults and their financial well-being. The project involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand the clinical trajectory of these conditions and their impact on caregiving. By examining the choices made by patients and their families, the research aims to identify barriers and facilitators in accessing care and support. The findings will help inform better Medicare policies and benefit designs for those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved Medicare policies that better support older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in examining the impact of chronic conditions on healthcare choices, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgarry, Brian — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Mcgarry, Brian
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.