Improving access to memory care for low-income seniors with Medicare and Medicaid
Policy options to improve access to memory care for disadvantaged individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
This study looks at the challenges that older adults with low income, who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, face when trying to get memory care services, and it aims to find ways to make it easier for them to access the help they need for Alzheimer’s and related conditions.
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 ID | NIH-11076830 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the barriers that low-income elderly individuals, who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, face in accessing memory care services. It aims to identify how various factors at the institutional, state, and patient levels contribute to these access issues. By analyzing these barriers, the research will provide actionable policy recommendations tailored to specific states, helping to improve the care and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The study is particularly focused on understanding the complexities of navigating dual insurance systems and the impact of socioeconomic factors on healthcare access.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and are experiencing cognitive impairment or are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible for Medicare and Medicaid or those who do not have cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to memory care services for disadvantaged seniors, enhancing their quality of life and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing access disparities in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mattke, Soeren — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Mattke, Soeren
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.