Voice Assistant Technology for Alzheimer’s Support
More capable than ever of understanding natural, spoken language, digital “personal assistants” can provide support to seniors and caregivers by proffering daily reminders, responding quickly to crises and communicating a wealth of valuable information.
The records of daily requests are also a convenient way for family members to monitor their loved one’s basic activities and mindset.
The Arrival of Digital Assistants
“Smart” software like Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana and Amazon’s Alexa
More than just fancy search engines, digital assistants use artificial machine intelligence in new ways to analyze data from all your online activities. By gathering information from your previous commands, your prior search queries, and the vast constellation of personal data shared across different Internet-enabled devices and platforms, they pick up on behavior patterns and preferences in order to simulate the human decision making process.
To build a more comprehensive, immersive customer experience around the capabilities of the digital assistant, stand-alone units have entered the market as well. Amazon’s Alexa controls the “Echo” product: a cylindrical device with seven speakers that gives users hands-free access to all connected devices in the home. Once it’s turned on, the Echo
Helping Those Who Need It Most
The intuitive capabilities of Alexa and the Echo device can be a major convenience for caregivers, saving them a lot of trouble across the board. Interacting with the Echo through voice provides immediate results without any button-pressing. Questions like, “Alexa, what time does the movie theater close?” or, “what is the address of the nearest pharmacy?” will be answered right away.
These digital assistants work with an ever-increasing array of Internet-enabled tools
Assisting Alzheimer’s Patients
For aging individuals with Alzheimer’s, the reminder capabilities that a digital assistant can provide help keep daily life on track. The simple verbal functionality doesn’t require users to learn difficult technology or use a keyboard. A digital assistant can even be a source of entertainment
Most importantly, family members outside of the home can track the real-time interactions 
with the virtual assistant to ensure that their beloved senior is doing well and interacting normally with the device. A senior can send his or her caregiver a text or email
Assistance Online and Off
Alzheimer’s disease impacts everyone in the family, and Alexa
The unique capabilities of virtual assistants provide life-changing help for families, caretakers and senior citizens with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Reminders, to-do lists, music, conversation, communication and emergency assistance are all just a voice request away when senior citizens have a digital assistant at their beck and call.
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, both physically and mentally, they are advised to follow the guidelines below:
plan should consist of whole grains, fruits and veggies, and fiber. These are essential as we age. A nutritionist may also recommend supplementation to substitute for vitamin deficiencies and strengthen your immune system.
and preserves an average weight. It also builds up physical endurance optimizing the general health of the heart, vascular system, lungs, and muscles by delivering nutrients and oxygen to the tissues. Seniors should adhere to at least 30 minutes of mild walking per day. This will increase their heart rate with up to 75%. If you’re not into walking or running, try swimming. It’s a lot more relaxing and rejuvenating.
and preserve their independence. They don’t want to be a burden to their kids; which is why they’re often ashamed to ask for help. Physical or mental impairment are illnesses that may materialize as you grow older, and you should aware of that.
way possible.
, and engage in fun 
to keep you positive. All these small lifestyle changes should be enough to boost your confidence and make you happier.
for those with Alzheimer’s dementia too.
or other pet, yet have someone with Alzheimer’s in your home, an aquarium with lots of fish and activity may be just what you need.
and is difficult to calm, try adding a Fish aquarium to your home with a comfortable chair nearby.
might not be a good idea for someone with Alzheimer’s in Stage 6 or 7 <<==
at all. Though everyone appreciates the thoughtfulness that goes into choosing a special gift, there are times in life when a 
may be the best gift a person can receive. And who doesn’t like those?
for this group would not require consideration as far as memory loss is concerned.
with many functions.
is a must-have! 
. Only ONE special notebook or your special writings will get lost in the shuffle.
and I love the darn thing. And, for the most part, the grandkiddos know exactly what I’m talking about when I say “thing-a-mig-jig,” or “doo-dad“ because I’ve forgotten the real name for the Electronic tool I’m trying to use.
is simple and easy to use, so despite my desire for a new and fancier one, I’ll be keeping the easier one that I already know how to use. Most older folks love their camera. With traveling and grandchildren, a nice camera is a Must-Have. And it does fill an inner need to document things, at least for me.
that Are Awesome for almost any Stage of Alzheimer’s dementia! ==>> 
, she would hide her candy and sweet treats because she was quite certain the ladies at the nursing home would steal them. By the time Mom finished-off a large package of M & M’s, she was certain someone else stole them.
, or telephones, or other electronic devices that store valuable personal information including: Name, age, medical reference and phone number to contact if they become lost.
since they are humorous but following a story line is not required.
