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Empowering Independent Aging-in-Place for those with Dementia

Introducing MARSS - The Autonomous Robot and Smart Home Solution for Caregiving Support and Improved Quality of Life.
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Concord Mirror has an article on our eldercare robotics project.

Granite Geek: Aging New Hampshire is going to need robot help, whether we like it or not
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Robot-Supported Aging-in-Place

MARSS is a new technology that could help people with Alzheimer's dementia live independently at home longer.
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The University of New Hampshire is committed to improving the lives of older adults and their caregivers.

Leading the Way in Robot-Supported Aging-in-Place.
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Robot-Supported Aging-in-Place for Older Adults with Dementia

This innovative and ambitious project is funded by the National Institute of Aging (R01AG075892) and is being conducted in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. The project is designed to design fully autonomous robots that, along with smart home technologies, can enable persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementia, age in their own homes through offering caregiving support.
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (IAD) are at high-risk of premature relocation to long-term care settings primarily due to caregiver burden and concerns with functional capacity and safety.
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Granite Geek: Aging New Hampshire is going to need robot help, whether we like it or not

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Mar 17, 2021
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UNH Awarded $2.8 Million to Develop Robots to Care for People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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Jan 25, 2021

Why MARSS

MARSS has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of many people, and it is an exciting development in the field of dementia care.

Reduce Caregiver Burden

MARSS can help to reduce caregiver burden by providing assistance with activities of daily living, such as medication reminders, meal preparation, and transportation.
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Improve Quality of Life

MARSS can help caregivers feel less stressed, anxious, and depressed, and can also improve their physical health by reducing their workload and allowing them to get more rest.
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Promote independence and health

MARSS can help to sustain functional independence and health of persons with AD by providing reminders and assistance with daily activities.
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We're MARSS
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MARSS can help caregivers feel better and live healthier lives.

Upcoming Events

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Aug 21

Our team (robots and humans) will be visiting Johnson Creek Village memory care center to gain further insights on end-users’ needs.

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Jul 24

Three members from our advisory board will be visiting to give us feedback on our ongoing work 

2:30 pm - 12:00 am
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Research reported on this webpage is supported by the National Institute of Aging of the National Institutes of Health under award number 1R01AG075892-01A1. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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