Ask HN: Is anyone working on tech for dementia/Alzheimer's?

34 points by zbravo 7 years ago | 13 comments

Plenty of news on research into pharma treatments but what about technology to outsource memory, manage life or make caretakers more efficient?

lasercat 7 years ago |

Check out DementiaHack http://about.hackernest.com/dementiahack-2017-winners/

trez 7 years ago |

Hey, we work on LiNote. A device for people with memory impairments. It help caretaker to be "always" close to their loved one. Our website is only in french but you might still get the big picture https://www.linote.fr

JSeymourATL 7 years ago | |

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ermir 7 years ago |

I recently learned about the Amba by Senecto, a tablet with specialized software for taking care of the daily tasks and communication of people with memory loss or dementia.

https://www.senecto.com

gremlinsinc 7 years ago |

When AR takes off, I'd like to create a wearable that 'reminds/nudges' you about who people are, even people you should know no matter what, like your own son or daughter.

I'd like to see if gentle reminders, when memories are fading, or unreachable could possibly help with some coherency, of course I'd need to work with medical experts to test out, ways to make AR work to improve cognition, but I think there's a real opportunity there.

ksudf 7 years ago |

I recently worked on an app with some learning resources about dementia. [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dementia-overview/id13722090...) and [android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nativescri...)

dhruvp98 7 years ago |

Working on a device that uses portable EEG & Artificial Intelligence to make Alzheimer's diagnosis more accessible, accurate, and cost-effective. Check us out at: synapto.io

boltzmannbrain 7 years ago |

Intelligent elderly care by Fern: http://www.carebyfern.com/

amingilani 7 years ago |

This startup uses VR for the elderly. They used to focus on Dementia but it's been a while and I think they've expanded focus now: https://onecaringteam.com

jayanthbagare 7 years ago |

Yes we have done an interesting project to get music to help retrieve memory. Do have a look https://youtu.be/zXfIz4Uqtus

sp0tby 7 years ago |

I'm working on ReminX (http://www.reminx.com), a system for anxiety reduction through reminicence therapy.

pastaking 7 years ago |

Check out http://www.winterlightlabs.com/

Monitor dementia / alzheimer's through speech

ordak 7 years ago |

alz.care is/was working on a tracker https://alz.care/