Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Technology-Enabled Mobility Assessments for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Agreement Number:
1001873
Agreement Value:
$201,300.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2023 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
Mobility disability affects 1 in 10 Canadians and is a major impediment to quality of life. This is particularly true for the growing senior population, increasing risk of social isolation, falls, and loss of independence. In this work, the project team will explore and evaluate emerging solutions to managing mobility disabilities in community-dwelling older adults. The team aims to survey the needs and experiences of older adults related to mobility assessment and planning, and their perceptions and interests in adopting technology-based solutions. After developing a better understanding of the intersectional needs of older adults with varying degrees of mobility and independence, the team will explore and implement potential solutions, drawing from emerging state-of-the-art options such as wearables and computer-vision. These solutions will then be evaluated in a series of mixed-methods pilot studies with end-users to evaluate their benefits, performance, and design tradeoffs. The development of better and more accessible assessment tools could improve engagement and proactive monitoring, enabling seniors with mobility disabilities to better age in place.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B 5A3
Reference Number:
172-2022-2023-Q4-1001873
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162025
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of New Brunswick
Federal Riding Name:
Fredericton
Federal Riding Number:
13003
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710