Related Work
The system presented in this article is designed to assist
those who have mild dementia in remembering their daily
activities. Our interest in this work was inspired by a study
highlighting that approximately 10 percent of persons
with Alzheimer’s disease were currently living alone.1
These individuals were viewed as being at particular risk of
requiring permanent institutionalization due to the progressive
nature of the disease. In an attempt to help such individuals
manage more effectively at home, a cohort of patients
with mild stable dementia took part in a project to evaluate
various cognitive rehabilitation methods. Results highlighted
that patient functional abilities improved following the use
of simple methods of memory aids such as notepads and
written lists.