Alexa, Who?
A workbook for seniors experiencing early stages of dementia to use Amazon Echo as a daily assistant.
Received a DAAPcares Award in 2019
When
Summer 2018
Concept Definition
Research
Interviews
Insights
Content
Plan
Spring 2019
Prototype
Testing
Final Workbook
Presentation
Capstone Show
Why
My grandma struggled to navigate technology with a mouse, track-pad, or touch screen. My family hesitated when she asked for an Alexa, but she navigated through conversation with ease. At first, it was second nature. However, early stages of dementia made remembering the specifics of prompting a voice AI difficult. I want to leverage the capabilities of a voice AI to benefit the daily life of persons with dementia and their care partners.
What I just did informs what I do next…
but what if I don’t remember what I just did?
Seniors with Dementia
A culmination of observation, expert interviews, and personal interviews including my grandma.
Primary Audience
Care Partners
A culmination of observation, expert interviews, and personal interviews including my dad.
Secondary Audience
Goals
For Seniors
Encourage routine
Provide cues to the time and task at hand
Facilitate independent moments
For Care Partners
Lessen burden
Foster patience
Provide peace of mind
How
I audited capabilities of the Alexa device to identify possible touchpoints between it and the users. I let the capabilities along with my understanding of the users determine the best solution.
What
A workbook for care partners that teaches them to examine a day in the life of their loved one and customize an Alexa device to help.
