Quick Case – BAIGRAPHER (BRAZIL)
BAIGRAPHER (BRAZIL)
UFCSPA (Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre): 1st platform to use generative aI to make reminiscence therapy accessible and practical for Alzheimer's patients
Brief Description
Like a real-life biographer, ‘bAIgrapher’ starts by collecting stories from Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones, interviewing them via a digital platform. Then, it creates personalized biographies that help patients reconnect with their past, a technique that can help strengthen memory and maintain cognitive functioning. The resulting biography is delivered as a printed book or audiobook, allowing patients to relive their memories in an attainable and engaging way.
One of those displays was at the entrance to the Spanish Parliament. At the same time, patients, lawyers, and activists pressed the government to shorten the up to 500-day wait for new drug approvals.
Why is it significant?
bAIgrapher’ can notably deliver interpersonal reminiscence therapy in a practical, scalable, and accessible way. Reminiscence therapy is a proven tool to improve the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It stimulates memories from the past to strengthen cognitive function, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase socialization.
UFCSPA is set to implement ‘bAIgrapher’ as part of the Alzheimer’s disease treatment protocol.