News
September 7, 2021

Statewide survey to help create new programs and policies for informal caregivers

young woman walking away with arm around elderly woman's shoulders

Regenstrief research scientist collaborated with State of Indiana to create the study

Being an informal caregiver can be very stressful, but there is limited support for these individuals. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is conducting a survey to gather information about the experience of informal caregivers. It hopes to use this information to improve services that are available to support the health and wellbeing of caregivers.

The FSSA Division of Aging collaborated with Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine Associate Professor Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA, and others to create the study. It is being conducted by the IU Center for Survey Research.

The survey was created for Indiana residents who have assisted someone age 55 or older at least once a month in the last 12 months, without being paid. It can be completed online or over the phone.

For more information or to take the survey, call 800-258-769.

Click here to complete the survey online

Related News

infographic showing findings of study

Examining how insurance coverage shapes access to kidney transplantation

Regenstrief researchers contribute to a national study highlighting differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare  For people with kidney

Tarik Yuce, MD, Jiang Bian, PhD, Serena Guo, MD, PhD, Xing He, PhD, Yu Huang, PhD

GLP-1 medications linked to greater loss of regained weight after bariatric surgery

Study involving Regenstrief researchers uses real-world evidence to evaluate an option for managing weight recurrence  People who regain weight

image of a doctor consulting with a patient

Scalable approach could improve early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care

Regenstrief-led study evaluates how existing health data and patient-reported information could help clinicians identify individuals who need further assessmentEarly

Christopher Callahan, MD

Regenstrief Institute scientist named next president and CEO of Regenstrief Foundation 

Longtime Regenstrief investigator and former IU Center for Aging Research director will assume Foundation leadership in summer 2027.  Christopher