Memory Care Companion

The Challenge

People living with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation, especially when caregivers are unavailable or when they live alone for portions of the day. Care staff have a lot on their plates, and there aren't always enough hours in the day for the kind of long, unhurried conversation that residents need. General-purpose AI assistants aren't designed for this population. They correct factual errors, ask memory-dependent questions, and give terse responses that don't sustain a real conversation.

A Friendly Voice, Anytime

The Memory Care Companion is a phone line that people in memory care can call to talk with Emma, an AI companion. Emma is warm, patient, and unhurried. She follows the caller's lead, draws out long-term memories, handles repetition gently, and goes with the flow.

Designed for Memory Care

• Goes with the flow. If a caller says something inaccurate, Emma goes along with it.
• Avoids recent-memory questions. Asks about childhood, family, and other long-term memories rather than yesterday or last week.

No App to Download

The caller dials a phone number and has a conversation with Emma. Any phone works: landline, flip phone, or smartphone. No internet connection or smartphone required.

Safe by Design

Emma avoids providing medical advice, crisis counseling, or specific information like phone numbers or addresses. If a caller needs help, Emma gently suggests contacting a caregiver or family member. If asked who she is, Emma identifies herself as an AI companion. Each call is independent, and no history or personal data is stored between calls.