Snap assistan (wearable smart alzheimer's assistant)

Abstract

The project aims at developing a System for people of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Due to these conditions they become dependent on their loved ones to assist them in their daily activities.The Snap Assistant will help Alzheimer’s patients in their daily routines, so that they can live more independent lives. The idea is to develop a mobile application for caregivers which will allow them to initially set the schedule of their patients, monitor their location and set a safety zone for their patient. Through this application they will constantly receive notifications about patient’s whereabouts and activities. In case of any anomalous behavior of the patient, such as skipping a meal, medicine and exercise, stepping out of his safety zone or removing watch from his wrist at an unusual time, caregiver will receive alerts. Patient’s record and schedule will be stored on a web server where on the basis of pattern recognition (behavioral pattern), notifications will be send to both patient and the caregiver. A smartwatch will remain by the side of patient for 24 hours. An application will be installed on their smartwatch to notify and remind him when it is time to eat, take medicine or do exercise. This smart solution will provide a better standard of living to Alzheimer’s patients under the careful eye of their caregivers.