YARN: Where concerns Unwind, Wellness binds

Deployed website link: https://yarn-1.onrender.com

YARN is an innovative application designed to address the challenges faced by individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. By providing a range of features aimed at cognitive support, task management, emergency assistance, and improving overall quality of life, YARN aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of both patients and caregivers.

Video

YARN_vid.mp4

The problem YARN solves

Alzheimer's disease poses significant challenges for both individuals living with the condition and their caregivers. YARN addresses some of the key problems associated with Alzheimer's:

• Cognitive Support: YARN offers memory-enhancing games and cognitive assessment tools to help individuals maintain cognitive function and track changes over time.
• Daily Task Management: The app provides personalized reminders for daily activities and medication management features to assist Alzheimer's patients in managing their daily tasks and appointments.
• Emergency Assistance: YARN features an SOS function for swift help in crises, providing peace of mind to both patients and caregivers.
• Improved Quality of Life: By addressing these challenges, YARN aims to enhance cognitive abilities, foster independence, reduce social isolation, and ultimately improve the overall quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

What People Can Use it For

• Memory Enhancement: Engage in memory-enhancing games to exercise cognitive abilities and potentially slow down cognitive decline.
• Task Management: Manage daily tasks and appointments through personalized reminders and a calendar feature.
• Social Connection: Participate in the community forum to connect with others facing similar challenges, share experiences, and provide support to each other.
• Emergency Assistance: Seek assistance quickly in case of emergencies using the SOS feature.
• Medication Management: Effectively manage medications, reducing the risk of missed doses and complications.

Photos

Block Diagram

SOS Message

Getting Started

To get started with YARN, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Nachi28/YARN.git

2. Ensure you have the latest version of Node.js installed.

3. Install all required packages:

npm install

4. Set up your environment variables in a file named .env with the following format:

TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID=xxx-xxx
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN=xxx-xxx
SESSION_SECRET=xxx-xxx
MONGODB_URI=xxx-xxx
OPENAI=xxx-xxx

Make sure to replace xxx-xxx with your actual credentials.

5. Run the application:

npm run devStart

6. Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000 to access the application.