Screening and intervention for elder neglect in dementia patients
Official title: Primary Care Screening and Intervention for Elder Neglect in Patients with Dementia: An Evidence-Based Approach
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11159991 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to spot neglect in older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions, and it will also create helpful tools for caregivers to prevent this neglect, all while comparing these new methods to regular care to see how well they work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,626,857 |
| NIH project number | 4R33AG079012-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159991 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias who may be experiencing neglect.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, or those who are not experiencing neglect, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a new screening tool specifically designed to identify elder neglect in patients suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). It will also develop a technology-driven intervention for caregivers to help them manage and prevent neglect. The project includes a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of both the screening tool and the combined intervention compared to standard care. By focusing on neglect, which is prevalent and harmful in this population, the research seeks to provide targeted solutions that can improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the identification and prevention of elder neglect, leading to better care and quality of life for patients with dementia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing interventions for caregivers of dementia patients, making this approach promising yet focused on a specific issue of neglect.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosen, Anthony — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Rosen, Anthony
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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.