Award
National Institute on Aging 5R42AG058336-04
Care Assistant for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia During Out of the Home Activities
Recipient
Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporation
Award Amount
$256,151.00
Ceiling
$256,151.00
Awarded
August 30, 2024
Identifier
5R42AG058336-04
Koronis Biomedical Technologies received funding to develop a tracking system to alert caregivers of dementia patients to wandering behaviors, enhancing patient safety and caregiver peace of mind through indoor and outdoor monitoring technologies.
Description
Koronis Biomedical Technologies will develop a tracking solution to provide peace of mind to caregivers in both stationary and mobile scenarios. The system will feature geo-fencing and wireless tether modes for indoor and outdoor use, alerting caregivers to wandering behavior and enabling quick location of the patient. The efficacy of the system will be assessed through a pilot clinical study and engineering evaluations.