Evaluating daily living skills in older adults using a virtual kitchen.
Assessing Everyday Function in Older Adults with the Virtual Kitchen
This study is looking to find a better way to see how well older adults, especially those with memory issues like Alzheimer's, can handle everyday tasks by using a virtual kitchen, so we can understand their daily living skills more clearly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10867322 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a new, objective way to assess how well older adults can perform everyday tasks, especially as they age or if they have cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's disease. By using a virtual kitchen, researchers will evaluate functional abilities in a controlled environment, which may provide more accurate insights than traditional methods that rely on subjective reports from caregivers. The study will focus on older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment and early stages of dementia, to better understand their daily living capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above, particularly those experiencing mild cognitive impairment or early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or those without any cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved assessments of daily living skills in older adults, helping to identify those at risk for cognitive decline and tailoring interventions accordingly.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using performance-based assessments for evaluating functional abilities in older adults, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giovannetti, Tania — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Giovannetti, Tania
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 below.