Study reveals how seniors decide on Aging-in-Place plans

NCT ID NCT03960476

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at how older adults make decisions about where to live and how to get care if they develop memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Researchers followed 293 participants over time to see if they had made plans for staying at home or moving to a care facility. The goal was to learn how thinking skills, health knowledge, and support from family affect these important choices.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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