Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AG091449-02
The impact of stressful and traumatic experiences on the well-being of caregivers and persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Recipient
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Award Amount
$774,310.00
Ceiling
$774,310.00
Awarded
April 01, 2026
Identifier
5R01AG091449-02
NIH grant awarded to Wake Forest University Health Sciences to study the impact of stressful and traumatic experiences on caregivers and persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, focusing on post-traumatic stress symptoms and caregiver burden.
Description
This NIH grant supports research to determine the prevalence of caregiving-related post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), assess effects on caregiver burden, and examine the impact of contextual factors such as geographic location, race, and relationship to the care recipient. The study aims to provide evidence for screening and adapting caregiver support services to address PTSS in caregivers of people with dementia.