Improving living conditions to help older adults and their caregivers
Official title: Addressing Housing Disrepair to Improve Equity in Functional Disability and Caregiver Burden
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-11001589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how living in run-down homes makes it harder for older adults to do everyday tasks and how it affects their caregivers, with the hope of finding ways to improve their living situations and make life easier for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $130,950 |
| NIH project number | 5K01AG080072-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001589 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income older adults aged 65 and above who experience functional disabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing functional disabilities or who do not have housing disrepair issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how housing disrepair affects the ability of older adults to perform daily activities and the burden it places on their caregivers. By examining the relationship between poor housing conditions and functional disabilities, the study aims to identify ways to improve living environments for low-income seniors. The research will use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data on housing conditions and their impact on health and caregiver well-being. Ultimately, the goal is to develop interventions that can enhance the quality of life for older adults and reduce the strain on their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved living conditions for older adults, enhancing their independence and quality of life while alleviating caregiver burden.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving housing conditions can positively impact health outcomes for older adults, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okoye, Safiyyah Maryam — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Okoye, Safiyyah Maryam
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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.