Investigating home and community services for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Home and Community-Based Service Use, Health Outcomes, and Health Care Costs for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is looking at how home and community services can help improve health and lower costs for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias, especially those with limited income, to find better ways to support them in living at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10758003 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how home and community-based services (HCBS) can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It focuses on understanding the use of these services among low-income older adults, particularly those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The study will analyze how different state Medicaid policies influence the availability and effectiveness of HCBS, aiming to provide insights that could enhance care for patients with ADRD. By gathering data on service use and health outcomes, the research seeks to identify best practices for supporting aging in place.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those who do not qualify for Medicare and Medicaid, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to effective home and community-based services for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that increasing access to home and community-based services can lead to better health outcomes for older adults, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Hyunjee — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Kim, Hyunjee
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.