Research
🧬 Research at the LeBlanc FoundationPioneering Evidence-Based Care for HumanityThe LeBlanc Foundation is a research-based organization committed to advancing the future of healthcare through community-led inquiry, applied science, and equity-centered design. Our research reflects the complexity of human aging, the diversity of global lived experience, and the urgency of preparing care systems that can stand for the next 500 to 10,000 years.
✨ Guided by Real-World Data
We study the deepest needs of aging populations, focusing on the intersection of social, emotional, health, and environmental well-being. Our baseline methodology is aligned with:
Our methodology embraces real-time metrics, cultural relevance, and long-term outcomes to ensure our work is not just reactive—but preventative and transformational.
⚖️ Measuring Outcomes from Day OneFrom our very first program, we collect rigorous data on:
⚕️ Concierge Care with an Eye on EquityConcierge services often improve outcomes—but can widen access gaps if not designed equitably. We model our care after inclusive programs that:
🏠 Innovation in Elder Living EnvironmentsWe draw on research from:
We aim to create living ecosystems that promote dignity, healing, and interdependence.
🔗 Collaborating with Leading Research InstitutionsOur frameworks are informed by and aligned with:
📊 Our Core Research Pillars
🚩 Active Research ProgramsConcierge Equity StudyCompares healthcare planning outcomes for low-income U.S. seniors vs. rural Ghanaian elders.
Age-Friendly Rural HubsCommunity health centers designed with the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility.
Memory Lifespan StudyTracks cognitive aging through functional assessments, biomarkers, and local language-based tools.
📚 Dissemination & Impact
🔎 In Summary:
🔹 Next Milestones:
The LeBlanc Foundation is where science meets soul, and where the future of care is being written—by those who still remember what it means to heal.
✨ Guided by Real-World Data
We study the deepest needs of aging populations, focusing on the intersection of social, emotional, health, and environmental well-being. Our baseline methodology is aligned with:
- National Social Life, Health & Aging Project: which found that social relationships are critical determinants of aging outcomes.
- The PINE Study: a community-participatory model co-designed with elders, ensuring local voice in healthcare solutions.
Our methodology embraces real-time metrics, cultural relevance, and long-term outcomes to ensure our work is not just reactive—but preventative and transformational.
⚖️ Measuring Outcomes from Day OneFrom our very first program, we collect rigorous data on:
- Autonomy
- Life satisfaction
- Hospital readmissions
- Social equity
⚕️ Concierge Care with an Eye on EquityConcierge services often improve outcomes—but can widen access gaps if not designed equitably. We model our care after inclusive programs that:
- Provide sliding-scale, community-embedded care
- Avoid exclusivity by working within both urban centers and rural areas
- Address social determinants of health like isolation, food access, and mobility
🏠 Innovation in Elder Living EnvironmentsWe draw on research from:
- The Green House Project: Demonstrating how small, home-like models outperform traditional nursing homes.
- The Mayo Clinic's Kogod Center: Advancing independence and health-span for older adults
We aim to create living ecosystems that promote dignity, healing, and interdependence.
🔗 Collaborating with Leading Research InstitutionsOur frameworks are informed by and aligned with:
- National Institute on Aging (NIA): Brain-behavior studies, early detection of cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s prevention
- John A. Hartford Foundation: Family caregiving, serious illness care, and Age-Friendly Health Systems
- Center for Vital Longevity (UT Dallas): Neuroscience research and memory interventions
- RAND Corporation: Holistic health, aging policy, and population outcomes
- National Rural Age-Friendly Health Initiative: Adapting care for low-tech, remote, and diverse communities
📊 Our Core Research Pillars
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Track changes in health, happiness, and access
- Pilot & Scale: Launch in California & Ghana, then expand based on measurable success
- Policy & Advocacy: Publish white papers to influence global eldercare reform
- Community Innovation: Co-design solutions with those most affected
- Funding Alignment: Seek support from NIA, ACL, PCORI, CMS, and philanthropic allies
🚩 Active Research ProgramsConcierge Equity StudyCompares healthcare planning outcomes for low-income U.S. seniors vs. rural Ghanaian elders.
Age-Friendly Rural HubsCommunity health centers designed with the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility.
Memory Lifespan StudyTracks cognitive aging through functional assessments, biomarkers, and local language-based tools.
📚 Dissemination & Impact
- Peer-reviewed journals: The Gerontologist, Journal of Geriatrics, JAMA Internal Medicine
- White papers: On dementia prevention, spiritual caregiving, and home-based support
- Toolkits: Community-based resources for caregivers, case managers, and rural clinics
🔎 In Summary:
- Approach: Cross-cultural, multi-generational, equity-driven
- Projects: From cognitive longevity to rural caregiver systems
- Collaborators: NIA, Hartford, AGS, Mayo Clinic, RAND, National Rural Health Association
- Commitment: Every insight, every model, is built to stand the test of time
🔹 Next Milestones:
- Launch our longitudinal pilot: Urban vs. rural elder outcomes in California & Ghana
- Roll out community participatory research tools across three continents
- Publish our first Global Report on Human-Centered Longevity
The LeBlanc Foundation is where science meets soul, and where the future of care is being written—by those who still remember what it means to heal.
