Graduate Student Seminar Series – Joy Lai

Graduate Student Seminar Series
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Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle
Presentation Title: Developing Integrated Assistive Technologies for Dementia Care through Behavioral Anomaly Detection and Digital Reminder Systems
Abstract: Digital reminder apps support people living with dementia (PLwD) but cannot detect behavioral anomalies that may signal safety risks or cognitive decline. This research investigates how anomaly detection can be integrated into reminder systems to improve personalization and reduce false positives, using transfer learning and caregiver feedback. Building on the Remindful app, we apply techniques such as synthetic data generation and recurrent autoencoders to identify deviations in daily routines. Usability testing with caregiver-PLwD dyads will evaluate impacts on autonomy, caregiver stress, and detection accuracy. The goal is to create a more responsive system that enhances both safety and independence in dementia care.
Supervisor Name: Alex Mihailidis
Year of Study: 2
Program of Study: MASc
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