Empowering Dementia Care Through AI - TU Dublin’s Dympna O’Sullivan on the AI Ireland Podcast
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How can Artificial Intelligence transform life for people living with dementia?
In Episode 208 of the AI Ireland Podcast, Dr. Dympna O’Sullivan, Academic Lead, Digital Futures Research Hub, TU Dublin, shares how her team is harnessing AI to enhance independence, dignity, and well-being for those facing cognitive challenges.
At the intersection of technology, ethics and healthcare, Dr. O’Sullivan is championing a human-centred, co-designed approach to AI-powered assistive technology that supports daily routines and independence. Rather than building systems for people with dementia, her work involves designing with them, ensuring the technology is not only functional but also relevant, respectful, and empowering.
In the episode, Dr. O’Sullivan also delves into the role of AI in early dementia support, the importance of dynamic consent and data privacy, the need to promote AI literacy across all ages, and the shift from passive monitoring to genuine empowerment.
Listen now to discover how AI is being developed to support, not replace, human care.