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This project develops an intelligent, personalized assistant to help people with Alzheimer’s disease overcome word-finding difficulties and strengthen communication abilities.
EmailLed by Dr. Archna Bhatia at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, this project is creating an Intelligent Cognitive Assistant (ICA) to aid individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) in handling word-finding challenges. The ICA uses machine learning and natural language processing to analyze user-generated data—such as descriptions, context, and personal language use—to predict and retrieve forgotten words. Beyond real-time word assistance, the system provides individualized training programs to enhance word recall and strengthen semantic connections. By improving communication and reducing frustration, the ICA promotes social engagement, psychological well-being, and independence for older adults living with ADRD.
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