Toyra

An all-in-one app to assist caregivers and patients with dementia or Alzheimer's

🧠 Toyra – Simplified Communication for Dementia Care
Toyra is a communication and caregiving tool designed to support individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families. It improves safety, reduces confusion, and helps caregivers stay connected through a secure and simplified calling experience.

🛡️ Key Features
✅ Emergency Support
AI Voice of the patient

✅ Emergency Support
A panic button sends immediate SMS alerts to pre-defined caregivers for rapid assistance.

✅ Default Phone Handler (ROLE_DIALER)
Toyra is officially registered as the system’s default phone application, enabling safe, assisted calling to pre-approved caregivers only.

✅ AI-Powered Activities
Includes cognitive exercises and voice conversations to support memory and engagement.

✅ Video Assistance
Enables caregivers to provide real-time remote support through video calls.

✅ Daily Activity Tracking
Helps caregivers monitor routines and manage care plans effectively.

📞 How Calling Works
🔒 No Arbitrary Dialing – Users cannot dial random numbers. They can only request calls to caregivers added by family members.

🔒 No Access to Contact List – Toyra does not allow full contact access to avoid confusion.

🔒 No Call History Displayed – To protect users from confusion, call history is never shown.

🔐 Permissions & Why They Are Required
📌 Default Phone Handler Role (ROLE_DIALER)
This role is required for Toyra to provide safe and accessible call handling for dementia users.

📌 SEND_SMS
Used only to send emergency alerts to trusted, pre-defined caregivers.

📌 PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS
Required to manage assisted calling workflows as part of the default dialer functionality.

📌 READ_CALL_LOG
Used only during an incoming call to:

Identify the caller.

Confirm they are a pre-approved caregiver.

Automatically allow or block the call based on caregiver status.

👉 Toyra does NOT:

Does not display or expose call history to users.
Does not track location when it is in the background

Use this permission for analytics or non-core features.

Read unrelated call data.

These permissions are essential to the core functionality of Toyra and are used strictly for user protection, in accordance with Google Play’s policy on SMS and Call Log permissions.

✅ Designed with Compliance & Care
Toyra is built with privacy, accessibility, and safety in mind. All permissions are declared and explained, and used solely to provide a controlled, dementia-friendly calling experience for users who require structured support.

👥 Who Is Toyra For?
✔ Caregivers – Stay connected, offer remote help, and receive emergency alerts.

✔ Families – Keep loved ones safe, independent, and supported.

✔ Individuals with Dementia – Use the phone safely and confidently, without confusion.