Understanding migration and health outcomes of older Puerto Ricans
Official title: Migration and outcomes among older adults with and without ADRD from Puerto Rico
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10658334 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at why older adults from Puerto Rico, especially those with Alzheimer's and related conditions, move to the mainland U.S., focusing on how things like money and natural disasters influence their choices and health, with the goal of finding ways to better support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,788,638 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1AG078262-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10658334 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults from Puerto Rico, particularly those aged 65 and older, with or without a diagnosis of ADRD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from Puerto Rico or those who are younger than 65 years old may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the reasons why older adults from Puerto Rico, particularly those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), migrate to the US mainland. It examines the impact of socio-economic factors and natural disasters, like Hurricane Maria, on their decision to move and how this affects their health outcomes. By analyzing Medicare data from Puerto Rican seniors, the study aims to identify migration patterns and the healthcare needs of these individuals. The findings could help improve support systems for older adults facing similar challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better healthcare policies and support systems for older Puerto Ricans, especially those with chronic illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding migration patterns and health outcomes in similar populations can lead to significant improvements in healthcare delivery and policy.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rivera-Hernandez, Maricruz — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Rivera-Hernandez, Maricruz
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.