Understanding how life experiences affect health in older adults
ACL-LIFE Life History Interview and Validation
This study looks at how different life experiences and social factors affect the health of older adults, using personal interviews to learn about their past health and relationships, with the goal of finding ways to help everyone age healthier.
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-10762954 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various life experiences and social factors influence health outcomes in older adults. By conducting retrospective life history interviews, researchers aim to gather detailed information about individuals' past health, socioeconomic status, and social relationships. This data will help identify patterns and disparities in health as people age, particularly focusing on factors like gender, race, and socioeconomic status. The findings could inform future interventions aimed at promoting healthier aging for all individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above who are interested in sharing their life experiences related to health and social factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 or those who do not have significant life history data to contribute may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for promoting healthy aging and reducing health disparities among older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research approaches have shown success in understanding health disparities and aging, indicating that this methodology is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burgard, Sarah a. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Burgard, Sarah a.
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.