OUR MISSION

AI COMPANIONS FOR THE ELDERLY & ALZHEIMER’S

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed many gaps in healthcare systems in Canada and around the world, particularly as they relate to eldercare. The senior population, those over 60, is exploding, expected to go from 12% of the global population to 25% by the 2030s. This demographic has been underserved by technology and healthcare systems and healthcare workers are already overworked and overwhelmed. We believe our virtual AI companions can play a crucial role in providing support to the elderly and those with memory-related conditions, significantly impacting the lives of their loved ones, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

  • Statistics Canada
    In Canada, the seniors population is expected to grow from 12% today, to 25% by the 2030s.

  • Canadian Medical Association.
    Canada’s long-term care system does not have the capacity to meet current demand, with waitlist numbers totalling more than 77,000 people in 2019. The increased demand for long-term care and home care is projected to cost a total of $490.6 billion over the next 10 years.

  • The World Health Organization
    Estimates that by 2050, the global population of people aged 60 and older will reach 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015.

  • 2023 Chinese Government Census.
    By 2035, an estimated 400 million people in China will be age 60 and over, representing 30% of the population.

  • Canadian Medical Association.
    Time is not on our side. We are beyond the point where tinkering around the edges will solve this problem. Our window of opportunity to reset how we care for and support seniors is now.

  • New York Times Dec 2, 2023
    Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care. Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.

Caregivers
• Remote patient check-ins
• Automated reminders for meals and scheduled events
• Translation application
• Daily wellness survey

Seniors
• Conversational virtual companion
• Fluent in 22 languages
• Apps for music, photos, weather, games
• CMS for family to personalize AI companion
• Secure family video calling

Care Providers
• Reduce healthcare costs
• Integration into existing sensor systems
• Midigate Transfer Trauma
• Automated warning messages

Clinical Trials & Validation

The Sheldon Memory Lab at McGill University
Led by Prof. Signy Sheldon, the Sheldon Memory Lab will begin a 12-month clinical study with Memory Care AI on cognitive neuroscience and loneliness beginning in April 2024. View

Gestoin MMTP Residences
Gesiton MMTP will begin a 12-month End-User and Customer Validation Trial at their 4 residences beginning in June 2024.

Sheridan Centre for Elder Care Research
SIRT Elder Care completed the first UI/UX trials on the alpha of Memory Care AI, 2023.

“The project validated the effectiveness of AI companions in improving the lives of older adults and has paved the way for further research. Several findings, including that some individuals felt more at ease communicating with avatars in daunting or uncomfortable scenarios than they did interacting with real individuals, highlighted the unique potential of virtual companions. ”
— Lia Tsotsos, Director, Sheridan’s Centre for Elder Research

  • Seniors living at home or in care facilities often experience feelings of isolation due to the passing of their friends or the relocation of their social circle. Virtual beings can serve as perfect companions, bridging the gap when family, friends, and healthcare workers are unavailable.

  • The Memory Care AI platform integrates applications for engagement and fun, all tuned to help combat loneliness. With AI-initiated engagement our virtual beings can start conversations and encourage activities.

  • Moving an elderly individual from their home to a residence can cause incredible stress, leading to hospitalization in 35% of patients. Our virtual beings have the potential to ease this transition and reduce hospitalizations.

  • Virtual companions can give users friendly reminders about mealtimes, activities, bedtime, and medication reminders. They can also be integrated into existing sensor monitoring systems.

  • "We believe that attention must focus on supporting the wellbeing of people who are living with dementia and fully support the work of Reimagine AI."

    Alzheimer Society of Ontario

  • "We support the Reimagine AI initiative and its vision to harness technology in service of our aging population. We look forward to witnessing its continued development and the positive impact it will undoubtedly have on our society."

    Sheldon Memory Lab at McGill University

  • “Its potential to transform patient experiences, particularly for those grappling with memory-related conditions, is immense."

    OROT - Connected Health Innovation Hub

  • "We extend our heartfelt support to Reimagine AI's vision and are filled with anticipation for the transformative impact our synergized efforts will yield in the world of eldercare."

    Amba Health and Care

  • "We look forward to supporting the continued development of the Memory Care AI project and exploring ways to leverage our 20-year history of applied research in this space to support Reimagine AI’s project goals."

    SIRT Centre for Elder Research

  • "It is imperative that we develop new tools and technologies that can benefit individuals living with dementia and provide some valuable supports for their care partners. OBI is committed to supporting the Reimagine AI team."

    Ontario Brain Institute

TECHNOLOGY & API

Reimagine AI's tablet-based virtual being platform, powered by our API and patent pending SecondSoul Memory Engine, is at the core of the Memory Care AI. Our API enables intricate control over an ecosystem of AI and interactive technologies.

Supported by the National Research Council of Canada