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Product Research for Dementia Assistance App

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Project by: Aylen

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Aylen Tan, 17yo

LyghtHouz Student


Singapore

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About
Aylen is a 17-year-old high school student and lives in Singapore. She is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives while ensuring that the human element remains central. Whether it’s through innovative tech solutions or empathetic design, Aylen is driven to find ways in which technology can empower individuals without losing the personal touch. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading about human-centered design, exploring new technologies, and spending time with friends and family. Aylen believes that the future of innovation lies in the perfect balance between tech and human connection.

Mentor's Feedback

I highly recommend Aylen for her exceptional work on the Product Strategy for a Dementia Assistance App. She demonstrated outstanding creativity, analytical skills, and a strong commitment to positive social impact. Aylen conducted in-depth research on dementia care, innovatively integrating emerging technologies with a user-centric focus, ensuring accessibility for both elderly individuals and caregivers.

Her passion for leveraging technology to address healthcare challenges, coupled with her disciplined work ethic, makes her an excellent candidate for future academic or professional opportunities. I am confident she will continue driving meaningful innovation and making a lasting impact.

Aakriti Bhalla

Innovation Lead at Philips, Netherlands

PROJECT DETAILS

Product Strategy for ‘Dementia Pal’ – an app for making lives of patients & caretakers easier
  • This project aims to explore the product research, identifying core features to develop a mobile app, Dementia Pal, aimed at providing daily life assistance to dementia patients while also offering support and real-time updates to their caregivers. 
  • The app would ideally integrate with wearable sensors and have smart reminders to improve the quality of life for patients and alleviate caregiver burden.
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RESEARCH FINDINGS

Key Learnings
  • Dementia patients struggle with performing basic tasks, such as remembering medication times or attending appointments, due to memory loss.
  • Caregivers, while dedicated, often face emotional exhaustion and stress, as they need to constantly monitor the health and well-being of the patients.
  • Current technological solutions are either too complex for elderly patients or don’t provide personalized support for caregivers.
PRODUCT NEEDS IDENTIFIED:
  • For Patients: They need a solution that is easy to use and can help them manage their day-to-day lives without adding stress.
  • For Caregivers: They need real-time updates on the patient’s condition and immediate alerts for any potential health concerns.

CONCLUSION

  • Significant progress in researching and identifying the key features of Dementia Pal was achieved.
  • This project taught the importance of user researching and also designing with empathy, especially when working with vulnerable populations.
  • Dementia Pal not only provides a solution for daily care management but also empowers patients and caregivers by offering them peace of mind.
  • The next steps identified by the mentee involve learning design tools to create digital mockups, conducting usability testing, and refining the app based on user feedback. 

 

In Aylen’s own words: “I’m excited to continue developing this product and exploring more ways to use technology for social good”

aakriti

Aakriti

LyghtHouz Mentor

Netherlands

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Student's Feedback

I am deeply thankful for the guidance and support from my mentor during my dementia care innovation project. Her expertise in technology and healthcare was crucial, encouraging me to think creatively and empathetically. She offered valuable feedback and motivation while inspiring me with their passion for making a positive impact. This experience has truly shaped my perspective on using technology for social good. Thank you for an unforgettable mentorship.

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