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Memio: Externalizing Memory for Early-Onset Alzheimer's and Dementia PatientsMain MenuWHO WE AREThe Incredible Team Behind the ProjectWHAT WE DOExternalizing Memory Through Wearable TechnologyHOW WE DO ITAn Overview of the Creative Process to Bring "Memio" to LifeWHY WE DO ITA Design Fiction Short Film Based on Real Life ExperiencesWHAT PEOPLE SAYTestimonial Interviews from Nurses, Researchers, Engineers, and MoreWHERE WE GOT OUR IDEASWorks CitedMatthew Hanisch404632a12c04d5686a590ffe78f30b6e36a661ff
Lizzy Hogenson, MA
1media/Lizzy 02.jpg2019-04-21T20:22:35-07:00Matthew Hanisch404632a12c04d5686a590ffe78f30b6e36a661ff336958Researcher & Documentarianplain2019-05-01T00:42:08-07:00Matthew Hanisch404632a12c04d5686a590ffe78f30b6e36a661ffLizzy Hogenson is a recent alumnus of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in the Master of Arts Program. Currently, she is creating a documentary focusing on the care of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
In the discussion about Memio, Lizzy was primarily interested in this product’s target demographic. If this technology is new to these patients, how easily can they adapt?
There is a segment of the population it would work for: those who have more experience with Google Homes or Alexa as memory devices. This product would be especially helpful for patients with early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The current treatment for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients is to slow down the symptoms, keeping those connections for as long as possible. A patient already used to product like Google Home or Alexa would be able to use Memio much easier. This product would help patients interact with physical spaces.
In terms of how the product works, Lizzy suggested that adding audio to the visuals of the glasses could be helpful if it’s not too over-stimulating.
Familiar sounds and images would help ease that anxiety. Anything to stimulate the patients’ brain has an advantage. For dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, this most likely means introducing the product, and it’s voice, at an early enough stage when they can learn what it is and become familiar with it. It can be like another person in their life. However, if this feature is implemented, it is important that it can be either turned off or put on a setting where it can only be heard by the patient. The product yelling out information about a person’s name or relationship could cause significant distress and embarrassment for the patient.
In terms of the short film, Lizzy was most interested in seeing how the product would be implemented and set up, and how comfortable the patient would be with it.
Lizzy also touched on the issue of money and economic disparity, but she pointed out that if it could be justified as a medical expense, insure might be able to help cover the cost. In addition, she pointed out that the medical benefits this product provides could delay or even replace an assisted living situation, saving money for the patient and their family in the long run.
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