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Game-Based System for Memory Assistance in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

by Michael Ang, Kate Bauer, Rhys Filmer, Gabriell Stiefbold, Jennifer Shub

[Insert Snappy Project Name Here] is a system designed to translate memories (photos, text, voice) into a web-based game.The game is intended for stroke patients with cognitive defects and those with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Secondary users may include developmentally disabled children, individuals with dementia & Alzheimer's and those with age-associated memory impairment. view presentation

Cognitive Development

Memory is comprised of reasoning skills, problem-solving skills and memory & attention (working memory, long-term memory & very long-term memory, short term memory.) More Research

Current Treatment

Memory impairment and related disabilities are now being treated using intervention programs, with the help of family and /or friends. There are also physical objects that can serve as memory aids.

[Insert Snappy Project Name Here]

Digital images are uploaded into the database, with an interface for the user to label certain events, or important memory triggers, such as birthdays or places. The reiteration of familiar (or not -so-familiar) photographs can reinforce the memory skills of the patient, minimize the progression of cognitive decline and allow patients to connect with loved ones during treatment.

The game itself will be comprised of a series of questions that will have been answered when the images are uploaded. On the screen, an image will appear with a question beside it. There is a certain amount of time that will go by before the wrong answers start to fade away. This is a positive way to help the people that may have trouble with the questions.