Understanding healthcare use in older adults with cognitive decline
Official title: Use of Healthcare Across the Full Continuum of Cognitive Health and Decline in Older Adults
Funded at Rush University Medical Center · NIH-10874538 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older adults, including those with Alzheimer's and other memory issues, use healthcare services, so we can find better ways to support their needs and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $625,884 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG079226-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874538 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults experiencing varying degrees of cognitive impairment, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no cognitive impairment or those who are not older adults may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how older adults with varying levels of cognitive health, including those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, utilize healthcare services. By analyzing data from ongoing cohorts at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, the study aims to identify patterns of healthcare use across the continuum of cognitive impairment. Participants will undergo annual cognitive assessments and neurologic exams, allowing researchers to link this information with Medicare claims data to better understand healthcare needs and resource allocation. The goal is to improve care strategies, especially for those in the early stages of cognitive decline.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and resource allocation for older adults experiencing cognitive decline.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding healthcare utilization patterns in dementia, but this study aims to expand on those findings with a more comprehensive approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grodstein, Francine — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Grodstein, Francine
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.