Award
NIH Reporter #5R42AG058336-04
Care Assistant for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia During Out of the Home Activities
Recipient
Domestic For-Profits
Award Amount
$256,151.00
Ceiling
$256,151.00
Awarded
August 30, 2024
Identifier
5R42AG058336-04
Award for developing a caregiver tracking assistant device to support family caregivers of dementia patients, funded by the National Institute on Aging with a budget of $256,151.
Description
The project aims to develop a caregiver tracking assistant device to reduce stress and improve independence for caregivers of dementia patients, focusing on wandering behavior detection and location. The project is funded by the National Institute on Aging and involves engineering evaluations and pilot clinical studies. The project duration is from August 2018 to August 2026, with a budget of approximately $256,151.