Empowering Caregivers with Cognitive Support: A Guide to Managing Dementia Care with myAVOS

Caring for Individuals with Dementia: The Challenges Faced by Caregivers and the Need for Supportive Tools

Caring for someone with dementia is a challenging responsibility that affects many people all over the world. According to statistics, 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers, and 65% of those caregivers are women. Caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week caring for someone, which can take a significant toll on their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Fortunately, there are tools available to help caregivers manage their loved one’s care and reduce the burden of their responsibilities. One such tool is myAVOS, an app designed to support not just the individuals affected by memory loss and cognitive decline but also their families and caregivers!

Caring for Individuals with Dementia: The Challenges Faced by Caregivers and the Need for Supportive Tools

Caring for someone with dementia is a challenging responsibility that affects many people all over the world. According to statistics, 1 in 5 Americans are caregivers, and 65% of those caregivers are women. Caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week caring for someone, which can take a significant toll on their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Fortunately, there are tools available to help caregivers manage their loved one’s care and reduce the burden of their responsibilities. One such tool is myAVOS, an app designed to support not just the individuals affected by memory loss and cognitive decline but also their families and caregivers!

myAVOS: A Tool for Caregivers

myAVOS is a digital health app that helps people with concerns about memory loss and those who care for them.

One unique feature of myAVOS is a “speech-enabled digital biomarker for cognition,” which is a test that assesses your cognitive function by analyzing your speech as you describe a picture. This feature enables caregivers to monitor their loved one’s cognitive function over time. This is particularly helpful when changes occur because you can share the information in myAVOS with your doctor.

The app also supports the caregivers by giving them tips and strategies to help reduce their individual probability of developing dementia. This is important because, while there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, lifestyle changes can be made to reduce the risk of developing the disease. By providing caregivers with guidance and support to make these changes, myAVOS plays a vital role in promoting healthy aging and potentially preventing dementia for caregivers at higher risk of developing the disease.

Challenges Faced by Caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia can be an emotionally and physically challenging task, especially without access to the right resources. Caregivers often face financial burdens due to the unpaid nature of their role, which can lead to social isolation and mental stress. Furthermore, dementia can make it difficult for people with the condition to engage in social activities or maintain relationships with friends and family, leaving caregivers feeling isolated and overwhelmed.

Benefits of myAVOS for Caregivers

myAVOS offers caregivers a range of benefits to help them manage their loved one’s care effectively while also caring for themselves. These include:

• Personalized Health: myAVOS provides personalized lifestyle recommendations based on the individual’s health information and data
• Reminders and Tips: The app provides reminders for important tasks such as taking medication, eating meals, and exercising.
• Monitoring stress and burnout: myAVOS assesses the caregiver’s mental health and burnout risk and provides support and self-care strategies
• Guidance and Answers To Questions: myAVOS provides curated answers written by healthcare professionals and also leverages special language AI technology , which allows users to converse with the app and get answers to any questions they might have about dementia and their health.

Innovating Dementia Care: The Features and Benefits of myAVOS for Caregivers and Individuals with Memory Loss

OptiChroniX understands and values the role of caregivers, which is why we developed myAVOS. myAVOS assesses late-life risk for dementia, tracks the progression of cognition over time, and supports caregivers with day-to-day lifestyle advice. By using myAVOS, caregivers can reduce the burden of their responsibilities, and provide better care for and create more memories with their loved ones.

Credits: Dr. Le is an experienced medical doctor and CEO of OptiChronix Inc. who has developed hardware, software, and AI/ML medical device solutions. She has secured significant federal funding, supported successful regulatory submissions, and conducted public health research and guidelines. Dr. Le holds a BA, a Masters of Public Health, and a medical degree from prestigious institutions.

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