VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced a $2,498,470 grant awarded to Nasoni, LLC by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant, which will be awarded over a two-year period in increments of $1,249,235, will go towards advancing Nasoni’s cutting edge research to support Azheimer’s and dementia patients. Specifically, Nasoni will use this funding to integrate advanced sensor technology into faucets that help patients perform essential hygiene tasks safely with independence. Congresswoman Kiggans sent a letter of support to the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on behalf of this project last year.
“As a geriatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience working in memory care, I understand the challenges Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “While most of us interact with household items like a faucet without thinking, individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia struggle to use these tools independently, which can create significant barriers to accessing clean water for drinking and hygiene. I was proud to support Nasoni’s grant application so they could continue working to eliminate those barriers through cutting-edge technology. I look forward to seeing this project improve the quality of life for patients with these diseases and help restore dignity and self-reliance into their daily routines.”
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