Getting diagnosed with a serious health condition like cancer or multiple sclerosis leaves the patient feeling lost, anxious and alone.
While millions of people are battling the same condition, they seldom get the support they require.
Belong.Life is working to change this.
Imagine having a personal companion who answers questions, offers support, and connects patients with the community and resources. Belong.Life is using AI-powered health mentors to make this a reality.
It’s like having a personal health advocate, always ready to offer support, information, and a listening ear.
Whether it’s battling cancer, multiple sclerosis, or other chronic conditions, BelongAI becomes a supportive friend and companion.
Here’s how:
Belong.Life and its AI mentors
Belong.Life is a US-based digital health company dedicated to improving patients’ lives worldwide. It combines the power of AI and communities to support individuals with cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other chronic conditions.
It fosters a vibrant online community where patients can connect with others going through similar experiences. These communities offer a safe space to share stories, seek advice, and build lasting friendships.
Belong.Life’s AI health mentors
Belong has introduced a unique approach to patient care with its AI health mentors. These AI mentors, available in the form of apps, work using Belong’s conversational AI technology. They are available around the clock to answer patients’ questions, address concerns, and offer guidance.
Trained using real-life patient conversations and billions of data points, these apps took over seven years to be made. The company also researched patient-to-patient and patient-to-physician interactions.
Currently, Belong has four AI mentors providing support to patients:
Dave: The cancer care companion
As the world’s first real-time conversational AI cancer mentor, Dave provides personalised support to cancer patients. It offers 24/7 access to reliable information and addresses patient concerns. This AI mentor alleviates anxiety and empowers patients to make informed decisions about their treatment.
Sophie: The multiple sclerosis support specialist
Sophie offers support and guidance to individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This AI mentor provides personalised information, answers questions, and connects patients with a supportive community.
Tara: The clinical trial navigator
Finding the right clinical trial can be difficult. Tara simplifies this process by gathering relevant patient information and matching them with suitable clinical trials. This AI-powered assistant ensures that patients have access to the latest treatment options.
Fred: The health and weight management coach
Fred is a dedicated health and weight management coach, who provides 24/7 support and guidance. With personalised tips, insights, and motivation, Fred helps individuals achieve their weight loss and wellness goals.
How Belong.Life is revolutionising patient care
Tailored guidance:
The AI mentor adapts to individual needs, providing personalized advice and recommendations. Patients can receive support and information whenever they need it, regardless of time or location.
Multilingual and knowledgeable support:
Support is available in multiple languages, ensuring global reach. The AI mentor is equipped with medical knowledge to answer various questions accurately. It also provides compassionate support, helping patients cope with emotional challenges.
Emotional support:
The AI mentor offers empathy and understanding, helping patients cope with emotional challenges. It provides access to accurate and up-to-date information to alleviate fear and uncertainty among patients.
Clinical trial matching:
Belong’s AI mentor can identify relevant clinical trials based on individual patient needs, ensuring treatment access to all.
Additionally, the platform offers secure storage and easy access to important medical documents. This empowers patients to make informed decisions and collaborate effectively with healthcare providers.
Community connection:
The AI cancer mentor fosters a supportive community where patients can connect with others who share similar experiences, offering emotional support and practical advice.
Furthermore, the platform provides access to mindfulness tools and techniques, helping patients manage stress, and anxiety, and improve their overall mental well-being.
Real-world data for better healthcare
By analyzing vast amounts of real-world patient data, Belong.Life contributes to research and helps advance healthcare.
This data-driven approach enables healthcare providers to make informed decisions and develop more effective treatments.
Companies similar to Belong.Life
While Belong.Life is a pioneer in AI-powered patient support, and several other companies offer similar solutions:
- Mika: This company provides AI-powered support for cancer patients, offering personalized guidance and community engagement.
- PatientsLikeMe: A platform that connects patients with similar conditions, fostering peer-to-peer support and data-driven insights.
- Curefit: This health and fitness platform offers personalized health coaching and AI-powered tools for managing chronic conditions.
Parting words
Belong.Life is changing how people experience healthcare. By offering helpful, understanding AI companions, they’re providing support and information that’s always available.
Whether it’s answering questions about cancer, helping manage MS, or connecting people with clinical trials, the company is making a real difference.
They’re not just building technology; they’re building a support system and giving patients a valuable resource and a sense of community.
This innovative approach has the potential to greatly improve lives and reshape the future of patient care for the better.
-By Rohini Kundu and the AHT team
