Understanding how older couples engage in daily life and support each other as they face Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: The RSELVES Study: Remote Sensing of (older adult partners') Engagement in Life and Variability in Everyday Support
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11001512 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older couples, especially those at risk for Alzheimer's, support each other in their daily activities and how this affects their well-being over time, using technology to track their interactions and abilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $653,525 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG080644-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11001512 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adult couples where one or both partners are at high risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in a relationship or do not have a partner to engage with in daily activities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how older adult couples, particularly those at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, engage in daily activities and support each other. By using remote sensing technology, the study aims to track changes in their interactions and functional abilities over time. The goal is to uncover patterns in their daily lives that may help slow the progression of functional decline associated with Alzheimer's. Participants will be monitored to understand how their interdependence affects their cognitive and emotional well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for maintaining functional independence in older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding the dynamics of couple interactions can provide insights into managing Alzheimer's disease, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Lyndsey Medora — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Lyndsey Medora
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.