AI wearable gives a helping hand

• MemoTag can track signs of cognitive decline early on

- SUDHIR CHOWDHARY

DEMENTIA IS ON THE rise in India, affecting 8.8 million people—over 7% of the elderly population. With specialist shortages causing diagnostic delays of six months or more, families face an overwhelming caregiving burden. Over three million caregivers leave the workforce annually in India alone, underscoring the urgent need for accessible, effective eldercare solutions.

This is where MemoTag comes in as an AI-powered wearable that actively monitors both physical and cognitive health. By analysing speech patterns, mobility, and behaviour in real time, it flags early signs of cognitive decline, equipping caregivers and eldercare facilities with timely, actionable insights. A creation of two young entrepreneurs—Reyansh Juneja and Japnoor Sandhu—MemoTag costs ₹15,000 per year, which includes both the wearable device and AI-driven health monitoring. "Compared to the cost of hiring specialised caregivers or managing late-stage complications, it's a fraction of the expense," Juneja told FE.