My Carer, a skill for Alexa that sets up a routine for people living in the early stages of dementia. It’s function not only reminds them what to do, but also guides them, step by step, until they’ve accomplished their daily tasks. From reminding them on how to take the medication, to how to prepare their lunch. The skill asks them if they’ve completed their task, and if not, it will remind them to do it once and once again, until the task is finished. If a patient doesn’t reply to the skill, a notification will be sent to a relative.

It also collects data about how long it takes for a patient to reply, how much the skill is repeating instructions, etc. This data is helping to tailor the skill according to each patient needs thanks to AI, but also helps Alzheimer’s Society to study behaviour and cognitive functions.

Through the app/website, the carer or even the person living with dementia, can customize a whole routine with instructions step by step.

At the time scheduled, Alexa sends a voice notification to let the patient know there’s a new task to do. The skill supports the person with interactive guidance and verifies that each step is done until the task is completed.

When using Alexa Show, the user can even add visual instructions to make the steps even clearer.

In case the patient, hasn’t replied to the skill or finished the task; My Carer will send a notification to a relative or a caregiver to let them take action about.

The skill supports customizable tasks such as setting the time to take medicine, guiding on how to prepare lunch, cognitive training based on their personal life, getting ready for appointments and music therapy.