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bigissue.com > life > health > ai-assistant-dementia

Meet Wispy, the AI assistant helping people with dementia

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1080+ words) The CrossSense glasses identify objects and provide step-by-step instructions to guide users through everyday tasks Carole Greig tries the CrossSense glasses, which uses audio and text to help wearers with dementia. Image: Andrew McKay “Hi Wispy,” Carole Greig smiles. “It’s…...

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bigissue.com > behind-the-scenes > inside-the-big-issue-i-am-still-me

Inside the Big Issue: I am Still Me

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (347+ words) This week's Big Issue magazine is a first-of-its-kind special edition created by people living with dementia Inside the Big Issue: I am Still Me When you think of dementia, what comes to mind? This week’s Big Issue magazine first-of-its-kind special…...

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bigissue.com > news > employment > bella-roberts-disabled-people-jobs-film-tv

Bella Roberts on disabled people trying to get a creative job

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (953+ words) Roberts is an aspiring film and TV editor. She also has primary lymphoedema. Her socials lay bare the reality of finding work in the industry Bella Roberts. Image: Supplied Bella Roberts is jubilant when she speaks to Big Issue. “I…...