Measuring financial challenges faced by families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Official title: Development of Measure(s) of Financial Hardship and Health Disparities among Individuals Living with ADRD and Their Family Caregivers
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-10973614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into the money challenges that families face when caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, especially focusing on those who may be struggling financially, and it aims to create helpful tools to better understand and improve their situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $820,449 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG088648-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those from lower-income or marginalized backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in caregiving or do not have family members affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the financial hardships experienced by families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It aims to develop and validate new measurement tools that specifically address the unique financial burdens associated with ADRD care. By utilizing the National Institute on Aging Health Disparities Framework, the research seeks to highlight the challenges faced by lower-income and marginalized families, ultimately aiming to improve their financial situations. The study will also consider the intergenerational impact of these financial strains on family members.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better support systems and resources for families facing financial hardships due to caregiving for individuals with ADRD.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies addressing caregiver burdens, this research aims to develop novel measurement tools specifically for the financial hardships related to ADRD, making it a potentially unique approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shin, Ju Young — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Shin, Ju Young
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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.