Understanding Care for Adults with Dementia During and After the Pandemic
The effects of the pandemic on formal and informal care among adults with dementia
This project looks at how care for adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias changed during the pandemic and what that means for their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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-11105783 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The pandemic created unique challenges for adults living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers. This work explores how both professional and family care for these individuals was affected, especially considering the risks of nursing homes and limited in-home services. We want to understand how changes in care during the pandemic might have long-term health effects for people with ADRD. By looking at local pandemic conditions and healthcare use, we hope to identify unmet care needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding the experiences of adults aged 21 and older with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and their caregivers, during the pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those whose care was not impacted by the pandemic, may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand and address the care needs of adults with dementia during future public health crises and improve support systems.
How similar studies have performed: While the pandemic's impact on care is a new area, previous studies have highlighted the vulnerability of adults with dementia during health crises, suggesting the importance of this type of investigation.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choi, Hwajung — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Choi, Hwajung
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.