PSP Projects
Management of Complex Medication Regimens among Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias and their Caregivers (MedCare)
Overview: MedCare is comprised of 3 unique research projects that all seek to understand how older adults with early stage dementia and their caregivers engage in medication management, and how primary care clinicians work with this population.
Evaluating the Health Impacts of a Home Repair Program for Older Adults
Overview: Housing is one of the most important social determinants of health, yet there is a lack of research evaluating the effect of housing support services on the health of older adults. H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly), a nonprofit that provides housing support services to low-income older adults in Chicago, and the Psychosocial Support Program formalized a research partnership over the past three years through an ARCC Partnership Development grant.
It’s a Family Affair: Establishing a Community-Based Research Partnership to Develop a Culturally Tailored, Family-Centered Dementia Caregiving Program
Overview: Dr. Rachel O’Conor and Dr. Tonya Roberson (Executive Director of Helping Communities Help Themselves) are establishing a community-based research partnership to develop a culturally tailored, family-centered dementia caregiving program for individuals living in far south Chicago.