A Two-Step Password Authentication System for Alzheimer Patients

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, is ranked sixth amongst the leading causes of death in the United States. As the disease progresses, individuals affected will experience challenges with memory loss, vision impairment, word-finding, and reasoning. When riddled with such symptoms, password memorization can pose a problem. Even though there are several authentication systems in play, none considers all signs and symptoms Alzheimer's disease can cause. We propose a two-step password authentication system that would utilize geolocation and fingerprint biometric screening to assist this specific population by providing a more secure way to access their information.