Overview

• Schulke developed Dementi during his media informatics master’s semester abroad in Vietnam.
• The app’s core feature is a 16-image memory challenge that rearranges unpredictably to mirror the disorientation of dementia.
• Motivated by his grandmother’s diagnosis, Schulke designed the app to foster empathy and provide insights into daily challenges of dementia patients.
• At WWDC, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Dementi for its potential to deepen understanding and encourage compassion.
• Pending Apple approval, Dementi will launch on the App Store and include educational resources about dementia care.