Support for Chinese and Korean Caregivers of People with Dementia
NYUCI-ES: Psychosocial Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes for Chinese and Korean ADRD Caregivers
This project offers a special support program for Chinese and Korean American adults who care for family members with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159716 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Caring for someone with dementia can be very demanding, affecting a caregiver's physical and mental well-being. This program aims to help reduce health risks like high blood pressure and diabetes that are more common in caregivers, especially within minority communities. We are testing a tailored support program that includes individual and family counseling, along with ongoing support through online chat groups. The goal is to provide culturally sensitive resources and peer connections to improve caregivers' health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older Chinese and Korean American adults who are currently caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
Not a fit: This program is specifically designed for caregivers, so individuals who are not caregivers of someone with dementia would not directly benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the physical and mental health of Chinese and Korean American caregivers, helping them manage the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: A similar intervention has shown success in improving psychological outcomes for caregivers, primarily in White populations, and this project will test a culturally adapted version for specific minority groups.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Bei — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wu, Bei
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.