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Researchers have developed a computer system that reminds patients about their daily appointments.

The computer-generated face known as MANA can talk, recognise faces and turn itself on when someone enters a room.

MANA, or Memory Appointment and Navigation Agent, is designed for older people with early onset dementia, who have trouble remembering even basic things.

Flinders University Professor David Powers says carers can use the internet to enter appointments into the system.

"Doctors appointments, maybe information about how to get there, what bus to take, when it comes, what bus stop, reminders about taking pills, which pills to take in the morning, have you taken them yet," he said.

Kylee Nash from Alzheimer's Australia says the technology eases the pressure on carers.

"There are times when their loved one will need to be technically alone, so the MANA will be able to help, to help provide that type of reassurance and security," she said.

A trial of the system will begin in the next few months.