"MindKeep" by Tu Minh Diep, Jerikka Sotelo et al.

Document Type

Capstone Open Access

Faculty Supervisor

Volodymyr Voytenko

Co-supervisor

Magdin Stoica

Domain Experts

Kate Dupuis, Centre for Elder Research

Date of Defense

Fall 12-4-2024

Department

Faculty of Applied Science & Technology (FAST)

Program Name

Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing)

School

Applied Computing

Description

Mind Keep is an application that aims to support people who are experiencing memory impairments, especially those living with Alzheimer's disease. The primary outcome of this project is to develop a mobile application that enables older adults with cognitive impairments to maintain their independence and sense of autonomy for a longer period, and reduce caregiver burden.

Abstract

Mind Keep is an application that aims to support people who are experiencing memory impairments, especially those living with Alzheimer's disease. Given the progressive nature of the disease, individuals diagnosed early have the best prognosis. Unfortunately, up to 75% of people living with dementia do not receive a diagnosis. Our app targets individuals whose Alzheimer’s diagnosis is not received early, or those who did not have the opportunity to slow down the disease's progression during its initial stages, as well as those whose memory impairments have become severe. The disease has no treatment, and current solutions primarily concentrate on slowing down the disease's advancement during its initial stages, thus leaving a significant portion of the affected population without adequate support. The goal of this application, Mind Keep, is to help these individuals by providing memory cues with augmented reality (AR) by placing markers in relation to the user's environment to help them remember important tasks. The app utilizes AR cloud anchors, a technology that enables the creation and sharing of AR experiences, to place markers that serve as memory cues for users. This allows the app to provide personalized memory aids that are tailored to each user's unique needs and preferences.

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