(BPT) – Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming. Nearly 70% of family caregivers say that coordinating care is stressful, and two-thirds struggle to find information to support their loved one’s needs according to a recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association. These challenges, combined with the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, make the journey especially difficult.
To help, a new AI-powered app, Elevmi, offers immediate, personalized support to caregivers. Elevmi can help caregivers find answers related to Alzheimer’s caregiving at a moment’s notice, record observations, prepare for doctors’ visits, and more.
Elevmi: Free personalized AI support for caregivers, by caregivers
Caregivers often become the go-to resource for their loved ones. Now, they have an assistant on their journey: “Elle”, the app’s conversational AI. Elle answers Alzheimer’s care-related questions, provides information about managing symptoms, preparing for doctors’ visits and more, and offers reminders, all based on trusted sources like the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Developed with input from over 300 caregivers, Elle’s features are designed to deliver meaningful, practical support to help users manage their loved one’s condition and their own well-being.
“Caregivers are often the backbone of Alzheimer’s care, balancing an immense load of responsibilities with little support,” said Sanket Shah, President of Otsuka Precision Health, Inc., the app developer. “With Elevmi, we wanted to provide caregivers with a helpful, easy-to-use resource to help manage being a caregiver, including access to accurate, up-to-date information on the condition.”
Information and resources for Alzheimer’s care
Alzheimer’s is a complex and multifaceted condition — with Elevmi, caregivers can stay up to date with knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease. Elevmi helps caregivers understand disease progression, symptom management, and care tips that can make a meaningful difference in their daily routines.
Elevmi provides caregivers with information that may help them:
- Anticipate changes in behavior, such as increased agitation during the evening (sundowning), difficulty with daily routines, or changes in communication abilities.
- Understand medical recommendations by explaining the purpose of cognitive assessments, the potential implications of medication adjustments, or the importance of physical and occupational therapies.
- Prepare for upcoming doctor visits by allowing caregivers to track observations of their loved one over time, craft effective, meaningful questions for healthcare providers on condition management, and conduct structured check-ins to provide helpful updates on a loved one’s needs.
- Access resources with information on how to manage symptoms like wandering, difficulty sleeping and changes in appetite, all tailored to their loved one’s unique condition based on the questions a caregiver asks.
- Help support their own mental health with features such as stress management techniques, mindfulness exercises, and reminders to take breaks and care for themselves.
Elevmi helps the individual receiving care but also prioritizes the mental and emotional health of caregivers. “You need a support system. You need to take care of yourself. It’s a long difficult journey at times,” said Deanna, a primary caregiver and member of the Elevmi design committee.
Get started with Elevmi
Elevmi is designed to be easy to use and accessible for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers. Here’s how you can get started for free:
- Download the app: Elevmi is available on iOS® and Android™ devices. Simply visit the App Store or Google Play and search for Elevmi.
- Create an account: Set up an account by entering your email address and creating a secure password.
- Explore the features: Once logged in, use Elevmi’s conversational AI, Elle, to ask questions, get personalized care tips, and prepare for doctor visits.
- Stay informed: Access expert-backed resources about Alzheimer’s disease including information on symptom management and care strategies.
To download and learn more, visit www.elevmi.com.
