Smart home tech aims to ease the heavy load on dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT05159557

Summary

This study tested a new in-home technology system designed to help family members caring for loved ones with dementia or memory loss. The system uses sensors, smart devices, and apps to monitor safety and provide support, aiming to reduce the caregiver's stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. Researchers enrolled 63 caregivers in the U.S. to see if using this technology improved their well-being over six months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley, California, 94720, United States

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