Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care for older adults with and without dementia.
Official title: Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Long-Term Care for High Need Older Adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia.
Funded at Syracuse University · NIH-11248189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the care for older adults, especially those with Alzheimer's and related conditions, to help find better ways to support them during tough times.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Syracuse University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Syracuse, United States) |
| Project start | March 15, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $634,224 |
| NIH project number | 7R01AG080583-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11248189 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 with limitations in self-care activities or diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients under the age of 65 or those without significant care needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected long-term care for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It utilizes data from two national surveys to analyze changes in care arrangements and access to services during the pandemic. By comparing high-need older adults with and without ADRD, the study aims to identify stable care arrangements and the impact of the pandemic on their daily self-care activities. The findings could help improve care strategies for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved long-term care strategies for older adults, enhancing their quality of life and access to necessary services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the impact of external factors like pandemics on care arrangements can lead to significant improvements in care delivery, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Truskinovsky, Yulya — Syracuse University
- Study coordinator: Truskinovsky, Yulya
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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.