Resident Services Coordinators help aging in place for people with Alzheimer's in affordable housing
Official title: Resident Services Coordination to Support Aging in Place in Affordable Housing for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11400352 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study from Dartmouth College looks at how resident services coordinators can improve quality of life and reduce unnecessary moves for older adults with Alzheimer's living in affordable housing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $340,813 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AG019783-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400352 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias living in low-income housing where RSCs are or could be involved in their care.
✕Less likely to help
Residents in housing without access to RSC services or where data cannot be linked may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project examines whether resident services coordinators (RSCs) in low-income housing help residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias stay healthy and independent. Researchers will link data from housing, health care, and service organizations and also interview RSCs to understand how programs affect use of health services and living outcomes. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study will compare outcomes in properties with and without RSCs to see how access to services influences health and well-being. The findings could guide policies and practices to support aging in place for vulnerable older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could inform housing and health care policies to improve quality of life and reduce costly transitions for residents with ADRD.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests RSCs can improve occupancy and reduce costs; this project tests their impact on health and well-being for ADRD residents.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Birkmeyer, Nancy J — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Birkmeyer, Nancy J
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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.