Kyotango City Launches AI Dementia Support System

An AI-based consultation system developed by the Tokyo nonprofit Issue+Design is providing sensitive support for people living with dementia, using data from a book based on interviews with dementia patients to offer empathetic advice through an avatar on Kyotango city's official website. Meanwhile, in the United States, Kerry Briggs, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, has adopted an extensive supplement regimen involving 34 capsules and powders daily, inspired by claims that lifestyle changes and supplements could slow or reverse Alzheimer's symptoms. Despite the popularity of such approaches in media and self-help circles, medical experts remain skeptical due to insufficient scientific evidence supporting supplements' ability to reverse Alzheimer's. Experts recommend focusing instead on balanced diets and regular physical and mental exercise to support brain health. The debate highlights the need for caution and reliance on proven treatments while staying informed through healthcare professionals. These developments illustrate both technological innovation in dementia care and ongoing controversies in Alzheimer's treatment strategies.