What's the difference between a conversation partner and a reminder assistant?
A conversation partner talks with you about your day, your memories or whatever is on your mind, while a reminder assistant helps you remember medicines and appointments. Elsy is an AI companion that does both in one app: she remembers what you tell her, sets reminders when you ask, and writes down your life stories.
Some tools for everyday life keep you company, and others help you remember things. How do you know whether you need a conversation partner or a reminder assistant? Elsy can help with both.
What is a conversation partner?
A conversation partner is a person, or in this case an AI, who listens and talks with you about all kinds of things, from what happened today to the stories of your life. Having someone to talk to can help keep your mind active. Elsy can remember what you told her in earlier conversations and ask about it next time, which can make your conversations more personal. She doesn't remember everything, and she doesn't remember it word for word.
Benefits of a conversation partner
A conversation partner can ease feelings of loneliness, keep your mind engaged and give you a sense of connection. See more about Elsy as someone to talk to.
What is a reminder assistant?
A reminder assistant helps you keep track of daily tasks, like taking your medicines, getting to appointments and remembering other important dates. With Elsy, you set up a reminder just by telling her what you need to remember and when. The reminder arrives as a notification on your phone when it's time, and Elsy mentions it when you talk. See more examples of reminders, medicines and daily routines.
How to set up a reminder with Elsy
Tell Elsy what you'd like to be reminded about and when. For example: "Remind me about the dentist on Thursday at 10." Elsy takes care of the rest. You can also ask for a reminder that repeats, like "Remind me every day at 8 to take my medicine." Read more about setting daily reminders by voice.
How Elsy can help with both
Elsy is an AI companion who can be both your conversation partner and your reminder assistant. She can talk with you about the things that matter to you and help you keep track of daily tasks, so you get company and practical help in one place.
“It's just such a relief to say to Elsy: I don't know anything about this. And it's embarrassing, because a man my age ought to know it. And then she tells me: Don't worry about that. Let me help you.”
Helge, 72, talks with Elsy (translated from Danish)
Everyday examples
Daily conversations with Elsy can help keep your mind active and keep you up to date on the day's plans. Ask "What's on today?" and she'll tell you about the day's reminders and medicines. And when you tell her about your life, she writes the story up afterward with your own words as quotes, so you can send it to your family whenever you like. See how life stories with Elsy work.
Is Elsy right for you?
You don't have to choose between a conversation partner and a reminder assistant, because Elsy does both in one app. She can make your day a little easier and give you someone to talk to, which can make her a good fit for many older adults. You can also read about whether someone to talk to or practical reminders suits you better.
Try Elsy free
Download Elsy from the App Store or Google Play and tap Talk to Elsy. You can try Elsy free for 3 days on your own phone. See how Elsy works step by step.
Frequently asked questions
How does Elsy work as a conversation partner?
Elsy talks with you about your everyday life, the stories of your life or anything else on your mind. Because she remembers what you've told her in earlier conversations, your conversations can become more personal.
Can Elsy remind me about my daily tasks?
Yes. Elsy can set reminders for medicines, appointments and other daily tasks. Just tell her what you'd like to be reminded about.
Is my information safe with Elsy?
Your conversations are recorded and stored securely so Elsy can remember what you tell her, and your stored information is kept in the EU. What you say is processed by AI services in the United States so Elsy can hear you, answer and remember. We never sell your personal data, and we don't use it to train general AI models. Your family never sees transcripts or recordings of your conversations, except the life stories you send them, which contain your own words and can include short excerpts of your voice. What else they see depends on their level in Your circle, and at the highest level, Full trust, they also see what Elsy remembers about you. If a family member set Elsy up and gave consent on your behalf, everyone in your circle is at Full trust. Read more in our privacy policy.
This is general information, not medical advice. Every situation is different, so talk to a doctor about yours.