Frequently Asked Questions

The person with mid-stage memory problems is the User and plays the app. The app is designed for folks that can read or browse a magazine for 10-15 minutes. The user often has mild-mid stage Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementias.

The Administrator is the person who sets up the app to be used by a person with memory problems. This is frequently a spouse, family member, friend or caregiver.

The app is designed with the belief that even if people have memory problems, re-enforcement of memories helps by frequent repetition. Our vision for the app’s next version is to design the games in a way that if the game is too easy, the app becomes harder; however, if the game is too hard, it becomes easier.

There are many “brain games” out there but our app is different in that it focuses on personal memories and connections. It can be used by the person with memory problems alone or it can be used together with a loved one or caregiver as a sharing tool.

The purpose of the Suzanne chat is to engage a person with memory problems, asking the person simple questions and re-enforcing identity and emotions.

People with Alzheimer’s and dementia can also start to lose coordination, so the app pays attention to that as well.

MemorC is an app for people with memory problems and the people who love and care for them. Currently, MemorC is only available in the Apple App store. You must have an iPhone and or an iPad and an Apple ID with password to install the app.

A family member, friend or caregiver downloads the app from the Apple App store. That person is called the administrator. Then the administrator starts the app and enters some basic information and a photo of the person with memory problems. The administrator also provides some information and photos of loved ones.

The user (the person with memory problems) then plays with the app, picking out pictures of loved ones from an assortment of photos of people. The person also is asked to name loved ones and identify how they are related.

Another part of the app asks the person with memory problems some questions which can be answered with a simple response. However, it is interactive and forms a conversation. This part of the App is called Suzanne Chat.

There are other parts of the app including some games that stimulate the brain and visual coordination.

Yes, the app does work on an iPhone.

Yes, the app only works if your iPad and iPhone is connected to the internet.

No, not at the moment.