Waterloo researcher develops cognitive assistive technology for people with Alzheimer’s disease
By Stephanie Longeway
University Relations
People suffering from the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease often have difficulty remembering things that recently happened to them. As the disease takes root, a person’s reasoning and behaviour can change. Day-to-day routines — like handwashing— may become challenging for them and they begin to need more assistance from caregivers for simple at-home tasks.
But now there is technology that can help.
