Understanding how life experiences and culture affect Alzheimer's and dementia risk and care for older Mexican adults
The influence of social and cultural context on life course pathways for Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and care resources for older Mexican adults
This project looks at how life experiences and cultural factors shape the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias, and how older Mexican adults access care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141027 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project explores how social and cultural factors throughout a person's life, such as family size, migration, and economic changes, influence their risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It also examines how these factors affect the availability of care, both from family and formal healthcare services, for older Mexican adults. We know that many older adults rely on their families for support, but changing family structures and limited healthcare resources in Mexico make this more challenging. By understanding these connections, we hope to identify better ways to support older adults and their families facing ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be older Mexican adults and their families, particularly those experiencing or at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older Mexican adults or those not affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us better understand the unique challenges older Mexican adults face with Alzheimer's and related dementias, potentially leading to improved support systems and care strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the influence of social context on health is recognized, this specific focus on life course pathways for ADRD and care resources among older Mexican adults represents a novel and important area of inquiry.
Where this research is happening
Galveston, United States
- University of Texas Med Br Galveston — Galveston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Downer, Brian Gregory — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Downer, Brian Gregory
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.