Cognitive deterioration in patients with Alzheimer’s type (AD) is known to negatively influence complex activities of daily living (ADL), such as preparing drinks and food. The resulting ADL capacity can prohibit or limit independent living. So far, support is given by relatives and nursing services. The research project Therapy Lens is dedicated to the research of augmented reality (AR) interventions in patients with everyday deficits and the development of an assistance system for everyday activities using this new technology.
In cooperation with the Center for Cognitive Disorders of the Klinikum Rechts der Isar, the first prototype of the "Therapy Lens" app was tested in ten patients with AD. We investigated the question of how a multi-dimensional assistance system based on AR technology can provide support for patients with AD in an everyday task (tea-making).
Get a free download for the app here http://www.therapylens.com/en/home/
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-019-0530-z