Improving access to memory care for dually eligible seniors
Official title: Evidence to improve access to memory care for disadvantaged individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11577302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant aims to understand and remove barriers that prevent low-income seniors, who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, from getting memory care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $188,598 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AG083189-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11577302 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and have or are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Dual-eligible individuals who do not currently need memory care or who do not access memory-care services.
What this research studies
The project will look at how factors at the clinic, state, and individual levels affect whether dual-eligible seniors get memory care. It will explore issues like physicians’ willingness to treat under different payment systems, administrative hurdles, and how patients navigate dual insurance. By identifying where gaps occur, the study aims to inform policies or supports that help families access timely diagnosis and treatment for cognitive impairment. The work is grounded in real-world settings and uses data that reflect diverse living situations, including urban and rural areas. If successful, findings could guide improvements to memory-care access for a vulnerable population at risk for worse outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved access to timely memory care and better management of cognitive impairment for disadvantaged dual-eligible seniors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown access barriers exist; this study aims to detail how specific factors contribute, which could lead to targeted improvements.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattke, Soeren — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Mattke, Soeren
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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.