Innovative Master Thesis on Improving Alzheimer's Patients' Lives

Tim Henkelmann's Master thesis focuses on combining a drinking gadget with a board game to enhance the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients. The project, supervised by Prof. Gudrun Klinker, aims to address the symptoms and challenges faced by individuals with Alzheimer's disease, a widely spread condition with significant impacts in Germany. Through a creative approach, Henkelmann seeks to bring a positive change to the lives of those affected by this neurological disorder.

• Innovation
• Alzheimers patients
• Master thesis
• Quality of life
• Tim Henkelmann

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1. Kickoff presentation master thesis Tim Henkelmann Munich, 20. Dezember 2018 1

2. General information Name: Tim Henkelmann Studies: Master of Informatics Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 2

3. General information Name: Tim Henkelmann Studies: Master of Informatics Topic: Combining a drinking gadget with a board game to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients. Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 3

4. General information Name: Tim Henkelmann Studies: Master of Informatics Topic: Combining a drinking gadget with a board game to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients. Thesis supervisor: Prof. Gudrun Klinker Advisor: Christian Eichhorn & David A. Plecher Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 4

5. General information Name: Tim Henkelmann Studies: Master of Informatics Topic: Combining a drinking gadget with a board game to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients. Thesis supervisor: Prof. Gudrun Klinker Advisor: Christian Eichhorn & David A. Plecher Start: 15. November 2018 End: 15. May 2019 Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 5

6. Alzheimer's disease Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 6

7. Alzheimer's disease Widely spread: In Germany 1,1 million people with Alzheimer s Increase of 100 patients every day Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 7

8. Alzheimer's disease Widely spread: In Germany 1,1 million people with Alzheimer s Increase of 100 patients every day Symptoms: Early-stage: short term memory loss, cognitive and motoric impairing Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 8

9. Alzheimer's disease Widely spread: In Germany 1,1 million people with Alzheimer s Increase of 100 patients every day Symptoms: Early-stage: short term memory loss, cognitive and motoric impairing Late-stage: early-stage symptoms get worse, withdrawal from family/society, loss of bodily functions Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 9

10. Alzheimer's disease Resulting problems: Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 10

11. Alzheimer's disease Resulting problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 11

12. Alzheimer's disease Resulting problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Loss of motivation / depression Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 12

13. Alzheimer's disease Resulting problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Loss of motivation / depression Dehydration Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 13

14. Alzheimer's disease Resulting problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Loss of motivation / depression Dehydration No treatments known but: Using cognitive and motoric abilities is supposed to slow down the progress Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 14

15. Previous research at the chair Drinking gadget: Visualize the data + Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 15

16. Previous research at the chair Drinking gadget: Visualize the data What s missing? Motivate the patients to drink more Challenge them mentally and physically Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 16

17. Topic Master Thesis Combining a drinking gadget with a board game to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients. Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 17

18. Why a board game? Known from the past Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 18

19. Why a board game? Known from the past Social get-together and fun Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 19

20. Why a board game? Known from the past Social get-together and fun Sequential flow of the game Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 20

21. Why a board game? Known from the past Social get-together and fun Sequential flow of the game Ludo Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 21

22. Why on a Tablet? Flow of the game can be controlled by the tablet Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 22

23. Why on a Tablet? Flow of the game can be controlled by the tablet Pieces are fixed on the board Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 23

24. Why on a Tablet? Flow of the game can be controlled by the tablet Pieces are fixed on the board Adjustable difficulty: General: Size of the game board Per player: Rolling the dice, moving the pieces Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 24

25. Why on a Tablet? Flow of the game can be controlled by the tablet Pieces are fixed on the board Adjustable difficulty: General: Size of the game board Per player: Rolling the dice, moving the pieces Drinking devices can be integrated Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 25

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29. Drink! Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 29

30. Alzheimers disease Problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Loss of motivation / depression Dehydration Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 30

31. Alzheimers disease Problems: Mental and physical abilities decrease Loss of motivation / depression Dehydration Drinking gadgets + board game: Challenge patients mentally and physically Social interaction and playful atmosphere Drinking is integrated in the game flow Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 31

32. Timeline December May January November March April February 15.01.19 15.11.18 01.05.19 15.05.19 Finish Preparation Mainpart Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 32

33. Timeline Kickoff presentation Development 1. prototype Literature research December May January November March April February 15.01.19 15.11.18 01.05.19 15.05.19 Finish Preparation Mainpart Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 33

34. Timeline Evaluation & feedback integration Kickoff presentation Writing the master thesis Development 1. prototype Literature research December May January November March April February 15.01.19 15.11.18 01.05.19 15.05.19 Finish Preparation Mainpart Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 34

35. Final Timeline presentation TBD Proofread, bind etc. Evaluation & feedback integration Kickoff presentation Writing the master thesis Development 1. prototype Literature research December May January November March April February 15.01.19 15.11.18 01.05.19 15.05.19 Finish Preparation Mainpart Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 35

36. Thank you for your attention! Tim Henkelmann | Master thesis 36