Medicare managed care for older adults with dementia and their family caregivers
The impact of Medicare managed care on older patients with dementia and their family caregivers.
This project looks at how different Medicare plans might help older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and their family caregivers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093533 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias need long-term care that traditional insurance often doesn't cover. We want to understand if Medicare managed care plans, which offer more coordinated care, could be a better option for these patients. Our work will explore whether older individuals with dementia are choosing managed care, which types they use, and how caregivers influence these decisions. We will also see if managed care improves health outcomes for patients and reduces the need for informal caregiver support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who are enrolled in Medicare, as well as their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients not enrolled in Medicare or those without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could show how Medicare managed care plans might improve care and support for patients with dementia and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Little is currently known about the specific role and impact of managed care on dementia patients and their caregivers, making this a novel area of inquiry.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoffman, Geoffrey Jonathan — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Hoffman, Geoffrey Jonathan
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.