How family caregivers impact home health care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Effects of Family Caregiver Availability and Capacity on Home Health Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Visiting Nurse Service of New York · NIH-10825568 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how family caregivers help older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions at home, and it wants to find out how to better support these caregivers so they can provide the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Visiting Nurse Service of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $90,519 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AG080082-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10825568 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and are receiving home health care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of family caregivers in providing home health care for older adults suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It aims to understand how caregiver availability and capacity affect the quality of care received by these patients at home. By analyzing the interactions between caregivers and healthcare providers, the study seeks to identify ways to enhance support for caregivers, which is crucial for improving patient outcomes. The research will involve collecting data on caregiver involvement and the specific needs they have during home health care episodes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved home health care strategies that enhance the quality of life for older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that engaging family caregivers can significantly improve care outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for those with ADRD.
Where this research is happening
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Visiting Nurse Service of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burgdorf, Julia — Visiting Nurse Service of New York
- Study coordinator: Burgdorf, Julia
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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.