This $2,107,715 Project Grant awarded by the National Institute on Aging (CFDA 93.866 - Aging Research) to the Regents of the University of Michigan aims to determine the extent to which exposure to hurricanes affects mortality among older adults living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The project will: 1) Examine all-cause mortality following hurricane exposure and identify associated causes of death among the ADRD population; 2) Determine the living environments associated with the most deaths among ADRD individuals exposed to hurricanes; and 3) Assess the effects of exposure to multiple disasters on excess mortality within the context of social vulnerability. This innovative research will use advanced data and modeling techniques to inform disaster preparedness policies and support healthcare providers and emergency planners in managing disasters for the ADRD population. The 3-year project is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2023.
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