Improving understanding of sensory aging and its impact on Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Official title: Sensory Aging, Late-Life Wellbeing, and ADRD Research Infrastructure to Catalyze Practice and Policy
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10977926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how we understand and manage sensory health, like hearing and vision, in people with Alzheimer's and related conditions, so that patients can get better care as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $831,571 |
| NIH project number | 1R61AG089063-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults experiencing sensory aging or those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any sensory aging issues or those not affected by Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance a collaborative network focused on sensory aging and its relationship with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). By expanding resources and expertise, the project will create integrated data resources that measure sensory health and ADRD, support early-stage researchers, and translate findings into clinical practice. Patients may benefit from improved understanding and management of sensory health as it relates to cognitive decline in later life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for managing sensory health in patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the connections between sensory health and cognitive decline, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deal, Jennifer Anne — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Deal, Jennifer Anne
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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.