Telemedicine in Assisted Living for ADRD Patients
Official title: Telemedicine Use Among Assisted Living Residents with ADRD: Assisted Living, Market, and State Regulatory Factors
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11335704 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study exploring how telemedicine can improve access to care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in assisted living communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $673,169 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG084068-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11335704 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias living in assisted living communities who need regular outpatient services.
✕Less likely to help
Residents in settings with already robust on-site medical services or no access barriers may see less impact.
What this research studies
This project looks at whether telemedicine can help residents with ADRD get regular outpatient and mental health services while living in assisted living facilities. It will examine how factors like the facility’s resources, the local market, and state regulations influence the use of telemedicine. The study will consider the roles of direct care workers and the needed technology and training to support effective telemedicine visits. Results could guide policy and practice to make on-site and remote care more accessible for ADRD patients in ALs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, telemedicine could make it easier for ADRD patients in assisted living to receive timely medical and mental health care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows telemedicine can improve access to care in older adults, but evidence in ALs with ADRD and policy factors is limited and evolving.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cai, Shubing — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Cai, Shubing
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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.