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Context-aware life-logging for persons with mild dementia.

Basel Kikhia¹, Josef Hallberg, Kåre Synnes

¹Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden. Basel.Kikhia@ltu.se

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference

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MemoryLane, a context-aware life-logging system, aids individuals with mild dementia in recalling information and enhancing daily living. This technology supports independent living and improves quality of life by aiding memory recollection.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Science

Background:

Increasing demand for technology to support independent living.
Mild dementia presents challenges with memory recall (activities, names, faces).
Need for assistive technologies to improve quality of life for dementia patients.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce MemoryLane, a context-aware life-logging system.
Support independent living for individuals with mild dementia.
Enhance quality of life through memory support and recall.

Main Methods:

Development of a context-aware life-logging system (MemoryLane).
Integration of a mobile client for user interaction.
Evaluation of data importance for memory recollection.

Main Results:

MemoryLane provides real-time support and memory rehearsal/recall functionalities.
The system aids in building episodic memory for users.
Identified key data types crucial for memory recollection.

Conclusions:

MemoryLane effectively supports independent living for persons with mild dementia.
The system improves quality of life by addressing memory deficits.
Context-aware life-logging technology holds significant potential for dementia care.