Support for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia
Roybal Center for Dementia Family Caregiver Mastery
This program helps researchers across the country develop new ways to support family caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease and similar memory conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170558 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to improve the lives of family caregivers by supporting new research into behavioral interventions. It focuses on helping caregivers gain confidence and skills in their caregiving role, especially in diverse family, cultural, and social situations. The program specifically supports clinical trials, including those addressing the unique challenges faced by Latino caregivers and those caring for individuals newly diagnosed with dementia. By understanding and addressing these varied caregiving contexts, the program seeks to enhance the quality of life for both caregivers and the people they care for.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program is designed to benefit family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and similar memory illnesses.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not caregivers for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia may not directly benefit from this specific research program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective support programs and resources, improving the well-being and skills of family caregivers and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds upon existing knowledge in caregiving support and aims to advance it by focusing on context-specific and culturally sensitive interventions, with some similar approaches showing promise.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hepburn, Ken W — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Hepburn, Ken W
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.