Research
Mentia combines dementia research, co-design and real-world pilots to develop technology that supports participation, connection and better-informed care.
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Study summary
Care-partner ratings at one study site showed improved cooperation and task completion.
A six-week, 28-resident feasibility study; results support further research rather than causal claims.
Source: Salomon & Mittelman (Mentia DTx / NYU Grossman School of Medicine), DevaWorld ADL Feasibility Study
Study summary
Care partners reported learning new information about residents’ histories, preferences and routines.
The study also described stronger connection and new conversation cues that could support more individualized care.
Source: Salomon & Mittelman (Mentia DTx / NYU Grossman School of Medicine), DevaWorld ADL Feasibility Study
Pilot summary
CarePlay participants reported concrete changes in everyday communication after scenario-based learning.
Examples included using preferred names, slowing down, listening more closely and offering simpler choices.
Source: Dementia Learning Centre / Alzheimers New Zealand, CarePlay Pilot Report (2025)
MentiaCompanion has been mapped against Australia’s strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, with particular relevance to dignity, choice, individualized care and care-team insight.
“MentiaCompanion engaged our residents and was accepted by clients with complex behavioral care needs.”
Nader Shabahangi · Executive & Clinical Director, Elder Ashram
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