Adult Wellbeing CheckUp: a digital tool to help seniors understand and improve their wellbeing
Official title: Innovative web-based service platform called Adult Wellbeing CheckUp (AWC) to assess older adults wellbeing, obtain evidence-based recommendations, and receive support to take action
Funded at Bellage, INC. · NIH-11400030 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A fast track SBIR project to create an online wellbeing checkup for adults 65 and older, giving personalized guidance to improve physical, mental, social, and financial health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Bellage, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sunnyside, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $942,787 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AG082602-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400030 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 65 and older who are comfortable using a web-based tool and want personalized wellbeing guidance.
✕Less likely to help
If you are not seeking guidance on wellbeing domains or cannot use digital tools, benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
If you’re 65 or older, this project aims to give you a simple online tool that checks twelve areas of wellbeing and then provides personalized steps you can take to feel better. The prototype will start with two domains and a short 4-week pilot with eight older adults to test how well the guidance works. It’s designed to be easy to use, trustworthy, and connected to information you can access through your healthcare providers and public sources. The goal is to reduce confusion from scattered information and help you take concrete actions to age well. The team will work with BellAge, Benten Technologies, and experienced researchers to translate findings into real-world support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, older adults could receive clearer, personalized advice to improve daily wellbeing and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: This is an early-stage Fast Track SBIR with pilot testing; prior work in digital wellbeing tools has shown promise but this approach is being tested in a targeted older adult population.
Where this research is happening
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Bellage, INC.
Sunnyside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yin, Diana — Bellage, INC.
- Study coordinator: Yin, Diana
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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.