A tracking solution for caregivers of dementia patients during outings
Official title: Care Assistant for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia During Out of the Home Activities
Funded at Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat · NIH-10899735 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tracking system for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, making it easier and safer for them to take their loved ones out by alerting them if they wander off.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $256,151 |
| NIH project number | 5R42AG058336-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899735 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a tracking solution to assist family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The project aims to address the challenges caregivers face when taking patients out of the home, particularly the stress associated with wandering behaviors. By creating a system that alerts caregivers to wandering, the research seeks to enhance the safety and independence of both patients and their caregivers during outings. The approach involves technology that can be used in various environments, providing real-time updates to caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce caregiver stress and improve the safety of dementia patients during outings.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown promise in using technology to support caregivers, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Shane M. — Koronis Biomedical Technologies Corporat
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Shane M.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.