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Submit to PCORI Comparative Study Opportunity

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health, with funding approved by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), is partnering with USAging to conduct a comparative study of two online dementia caregiver support programs. These programs are designed to help caregivers manage behavioral symptoms associated with dementia while supporting caregiver well-being.

This five-year research study will engage Area Agencies on Aging to recruit caregivers of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD) to participate in one of the two caregiver programs. USAging and the University of Minnesota will provide technical assistance throughout the study period, and participating sites will receive funding to support capacity, including 0.25 FTE for one staff member for four years.

This research will help build the evidence base for widely available caregiver support platforms and generate practical, actionable information for the Aging Network. Findings from the study will support a stronger understanding of how best to serve caregivers of people living with ADRD and how online caregiver support tools can be implemented effectively in community-based settings.

Organizations interested in participating are invited to complete the Submittable application for consideration. Applications will be reviewed through a competitive selection process, and USAging aims to notify selected AAA sites in October 2026. A total of 30 sites will be selected to participate. Selected sites will receive access to one of the two dementia caregiver platforms and training from the platform developers. Sites will be assigned to one of two cohorts: the first cohort will begin caregiver recruitment in January 2027, and the second cohort will begin recruitment in July 2027.

USAging will host an informational webinar on August 20th at 2:00 pm ET to share additional details about this opportunity and answer applicant questions (register here). For questions during the application process, please contact Sara Maloney at smaloney@usaging.org.

Submit to National Caregiver Champion Collaborative

USAging invites Aging Network providers and partners who are responsible for the administration of caregiver services and supports to register to join the national Caregiver Champion Collaborative (CCC).

With a purpose of facilitating and supporting peer networking and engagement for those leading caregiving services and supports, participants will gather regularly in an affinity group model to share successful strategies and best practices, discuss lessons learned, explore new partnerships and get insight into the latest research and emerging evidence-based programs. This effort is administered by USAging through the Innovations in Family Caregiver Services and Supports cooperative agreement from the Administration of Community Living (ACL).

Who can participate in the CCC? 

Participants are likely to be leaders and managers from Aging Network providers and partner organizations, such as State Units on Aging, AAAs/Title VI Programs, aging service providers, caregiving service providers and others. Participants will have interest and experience in caregiver supports and services and may be responsible for programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP, OAA Title III E), the Native American Caregiver Support Program (NACSP, OAA Title VI C), the Lifespan Respite Program, the Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Programs Initiative or others. Others who work at the intersection of caregiving services and supports are also welcome to attend (e.g., a transportation or nutrition provider whose work impacts caregivers and with an interest in growing knowledge and networking). 

What are the inclusion criteria? 

The CCC will be a monitored and staff supported open format group with the inclusion criteria being that the group is comprised of staff responsible for the administration of caregiving services and support.  

What is the meeting frequency? 

The Caregiver Champion Collaborative will meet bi-monthly on Zoom. The CCC will be an ongoing collaborative and is expected to start around May 2024.  



Questions?

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For questions specific to USAging’s National Caregiver Champion Collaborative, please email: caregiving@usaging.org


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