Technology for Seniors Dementia

Federal Government Funding Announcement (English)

Government of Canada invests in projects to reduce risks of dementia and to support people living with dementia and caregivers
Dementia Community Investment: Government of Canada funds Community-based Dementia Programs

Annonce de financement du gouvernement fédéral (français)

Le gouvernement du Canada investit dans des projets visant à réduire le risque de démence et à soutenir les personnes vivant avec la démence et leurs aidants naturels
Investissement en matière de démence dans les communautés : Le gouvernement du Canada finance des programmes communautaires sur la démence

Project Title: Tech-empowered Healthy Living for Seniors with Dementia
Recipient: Human Endeavour Inc.
Funding:$799,810 over 2 years
Project Details: Tablets (pre-programmed in 15 languages) will be provided to people living with dementia in Ontario in year 1, followed by expansion to Alberta in year 2, along with related training and support. The smart tablets receive voice commands and send voice reminders and prompts for important activities of daily living (socializing, bedtime, medication, meals, etc.). The tablet also interacts with caregivers when tasks are not completed for potential intervention. Tablet-use training sessions will be provided to frontline workers of partner organizations. Illustrative manuals will also be provided for people living with dementia and caregivers and there will be a telephone helpline for real-time assistance.

Human Endeavour has developed and launched an assistive technology solution for seniors with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and other conditions. Flyer Link