People living with dementia need fun and engagement, but changing mental capabilities make activities difficult and stressful. This leads to loneliness and agitation, which stresses both the individuals and caregivers, decreases independence, and triggers the need for high-cost caregiving options.
Joygage breaks this cycle of boredom and stress that drives up the costs and levels of care required by people living with dementia, using technology that engages them and provides them with entertainment. Aside from its benefits for individuals living with dementia, Joyage helps reduce the time and effort given by both paid and unpaid caregivers. The app provides relief and stress management interventions for much-needed but often overlooked respite for care partners. This is critical for caregivers who are vulnerable to mental, emotional, and physical stress from being overwhelmed with the sudden and continuously increasing responsibilities that come with caring for people with dementia.