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I have Alzheimer’s – and AI helps me keep working
Article no. 55 · October 15, 2026 ·
I have Alzheimer’s and run the website dellby.info, where I write about the disease and, above all, about research that could benefit those of us who have already been diagnosed. AI has become an invaluable help in this. I now have several colleagues who work around the clock, never ask for time off, and cost very little. Unfortunately, they sometimes get things wrong.
I have worked in communications for almost my entire career. The experience is still there, but my memory is faltering and some tasks have become harder. This is where AI provides important support.
I believe many people with Alzheimer's could benefit from AI. It can help us understand medical information, summarize research reports, write letters and prepare for doctor's appointments.
AI can also serve as an extra memory. It can refer back to earlier conversations, summarize discussions and help keep track of information.
And you can ask the same question as many times as you like without anyone getting irritated.
But AI is not a doctor, nor is it an infallible expert. Its answers sometimes need checking, especially when it comes to medical questions.
How I run dellby.info
I use five AI services that complement one another.
Lovable – builds the website https://lovable.dev
I describe what I want, and Lovable takes care of the programming and technical work. I don't need to know how to write code myself.
ChatGPT Plus – my most important colleague https://chatgpt.com
This is where I develop article ideas, discuss research, write texts and create images. The memory feature means we can often pick up where we left off. That is especially valuable to me.
Gemini – the research assistant https://gemini.google.com