Impact of tax credits on long-term care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions
Official title: Effects of EITC on Formal Long-Term Care for Older Adults with and without AD/ADRD
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10755365 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the Earned Income Tax Credit helps improve care for older adults, especially those with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, by seeing how financial support for caregivers affects the quality of care they provide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $151,985 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AG080283-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10755365 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above, particularly those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who require formal long-term care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those who do not require assistance with daily activities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) affects the availability and quality of formal long-term care for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing historical policy changes in the EITC and utilizing large national datasets, the study aims to understand the relationship between financial support for caregivers and the care received by older adults. The research employs advanced statistical methods to assess the impact of these tax credits on caregiver wages and the overall care environment for seniors. This could provide valuable insights into improving care for older adults who require assistance.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved financial support for caregivers, enhancing the quality of care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that financial support programs like the EITC can positively impact low-income families, suggesting potential success for this approach in improving care for older adults.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Yang — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Wang, Yang
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.