AI Monitoring Service 'Issho.' Releases Free 'Dementia Risk Self-Check' — Providing an Opportunity to Notice Changes in Cognitive Function with 10 Questions

Mycat Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo) has newly released a Dementia Risk Self-Check (https://issyo.xyz/tools/dementia-check) within its AI character 'Hanachan' daily chat monitoring service for seniors, 'Issho.' (https://issyo.xyz).

To prevent 'too late when you notice'

According to the Cabinet Office's 'White Paper on the Aging Society,' approximately 7 million elderly people aged 65 or older live alone. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare estimates that the number of elderly people with dementia will reach approximately 7 million by 2025.

Early detection and appropriate response to dementia can increase the possibility of slowing its progression and maintaining the quality of life. However, for elderly people living alone, there are often no family members nearby to notice daily changes, and even if the person feels 'I'm forgetting things more often lately,' the means to determine whether it's due to aging or cognitive decline have been limited.

There is a demand for a tool that individuals and family members living apart can easily check before visiting a medical institution.

Three features of the 'Dementia Risk Self-Check'

• Completed in 10 questions, approximately 2 minutes: Just answer 10 questions about daily life. It is designed so that anyone can intuitively answer without specialized medical knowledge.

• Provides 'awareness' of changes in cognitive function: Results are displayed in stages, such as 'attention required' or 'consult a specialist.' It functions as an opportunity to encourage early consultation, not as a medical diagnosis.

• Can be shared with family members living apart: Check results can be shared with family members via a URL, making it a useful tool for adult children living apart to grasp their parents' condition.

How to use

1. Access the Dementia Risk Self-Check (https://issyo.xyz/tools/dementia-check)

2. Answer 10 questions about daily life

3. Confirm the risk assessment results and next steps (e.g., where to consult a specialist)

Future developments

'Issho.' will continue to develop and release services that support the maintenance of seniors' quality of life and family peace of mind, from daily monitoring to cognitive function monitoring.

Company Profile

• Company Name: Mycat Inc.

• Location: 2-7-22 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

• Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of AI-powered lifestyle and business support services

• Corporate Website: https://mycat.business