Creative ideas

Four innovative products assisting people with dementia have been identified as part of Alzheimer’s Society’s Accelerator Programme, which fosters creative ideas in the field.

The products are Start Voice Control, which will help reduce distress among those experiencing communication difficulties; the Music Project, which will enhance life through music and meaningful activity; Smart Socks from Miltbotix, which will use machine learning to support someone through communication challenges; and eargym, which will build hearing health and stimulate cognitive health.

For more information about the products, go to the blog titled “4 new innovative products to support people affected by dementia” here www.alzheimers.org.uk.

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