Virtual Assistant in Development Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients at Home

A new emotionally intelligent tool from computer scientists at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada, could one day help seniors with Alzheimer’s disease complete everyday tasks throughout their homes or nursing facilities, enabling them to age at home longer. The virtual assistant, Act@Home, helps someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia perform an activity of daily living (ADL), such as […]