Be U – A Companion for Minds That Wander

Be U is a simple wellness app for young people with dementia. It offers an AI chat (Pingu), task manager, notes with reminders, and routines to bring clarity and support daily.

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About the Project: Be U

What Inspired Me

As someone living with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to stay organized, focused, and emotionally steady. I created Be U because I needed a tool that could support me, not just with tasks, but with encouragement, structure, and daily clarity. I realized that if it could help me, it could help others facing the same challenges.

What I Learned

  • How to simplify UX for users with cognitive challenges
  • How to integrate AI (chatbot) meaningfully, not just technically
  • How impactful a clear daily routine can be for mental clarity and confidence

How I Built It

I used Bolt.new to build the entire app in a fast, responsive, and mobile-friendly environment. Key tools and platforms:

  • Bolt.new – front-end + logic
  • Supabase – backend for data storage (tasks, notes, reminders)
  • Custom logic for routines, chatbot (Pingu), and guided paths

The app includes:

  • A motivational dashboard
  • Smart task manager
  • Notes with reminders
  • Pre-built “Paths” for specific goals (e.g., morning routine)
  • A calming AI assistant (Pingu) to talk to or ask for help

Challenges Compliance

This project complies with the following challenges:

Startup Challenge – Supabase Supabase was used for authentication, storing user reminders, notes, and tracking progress through guided paths.

Deploy Challenge – Netlify The application was deployed using Netlify for quick, stable access and iterative development.

Challenges I Faced

  • Balancing simplicity with functionality for users with dementia
  • Designing a UI that is both calming and clear
  • Structuring the chat system to feel human, helpful, and non-overwhelming
  • Overcoming moments of brain fog while coding. I built this while living with FTD, which made it deeply personal but also mentally demanding

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