LifeBio Memory: a friendly, AI-powered reminiscence platform for people with memory concerns and their caregivers
Official title: LifeBio Memory: Development of a reminiscence therapy online platform with machine learning to increase engagement
Funded at Lifebio INC · NIH-11418054 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A home-based, AI-enhanced reminiscence platform called LifeBio Memory helps older adults with mild memory problems and their informal caregivers stay connected and improve mood and relationships.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lifebio INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Marysville, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2020 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,029,947 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AG069566-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418054 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (60+) at risk for or with mild cognitive impairment and their informal caregivers who speak English, Spanish, or Korean.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers or patients who do not have access to a compatible device or are not comfortable using AI-assisted technology may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests LifeBio Memory (LBM), an online reminiscence therapy tool that uses AI to personalize voice interactions. It focuses on people aged 60+ with mild cognitive impairment or at risk of MCI and their informal caregivers, delivering therapy at home or in the community. The team will add multilingual support (English, Spanish, Korean) and evaluate usability and initial effectiveness on quality of life, depression, loneliness, and relationship closeness. A mixed-methods approach combines user testing with quantitative measures to understand engagement and potential benefits. If successful, LBM could offer accessible, personalized support to people worried about memory loss and their caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the platform could improve mood, reduce loneliness, and strengthen connections for people with memory concerns and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Prior reminiscence therapy tools show engagement benefits, but AI-enhanced, multilingual, home-based adaptations are still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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Lifebio INC
Marysville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanders, Lisbeth — Lifebio INC
- Study coordinator: Sanders, Lisbeth
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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LifeBio Memory — an AI-powered, multilingual app to make memory conversations more engaging
This project offers an AI voice‑enabled, multilingual app to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers share life stories more easily and feel more connected.
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LifeBioTALK: tablet avatar conversations to engage people with Alzheimer's and ease caregiver stress
A tablet app uses a human-like avatar to speak, show videos, and interact with people living with Alzheimer's to reduce loneliness and make caregiving easier.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.