The effects of caregiving on health outcomes for older adults with dementia and their caregivers
Older Adults Living with Dementia and Their Informal Caregivers: Reciprocal Impacts of Caregiving and Serious Illness on Health Care Outcomes
This study looks at how taking care of someone with dementia affects both the caregiver and the person with dementia, aiming to find ways to improve health care for both of them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052615 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between older adults living with dementia and their informal caregivers, focusing on how caregiving affects health care outcomes for both parties. It aims to understand the reciprocal impacts of serious illness on the health care utilization of both the person living with dementia and their caregiver. By analyzing these interactions, the study seeks to inform future interventions and policies that can better support both caregivers and patients. The research will utilize a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to gather comprehensive data on health care use and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults diagnosed with dementia and their informal caregivers, such as family members or friends providing unpaid care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with dementia or do not have informal caregivers may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care strategies and support systems for both older adults with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the dynamics of caregiving can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lei, Lianlian — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lei, Lianlian
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.