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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 5 MIN

Montreal teen creates safety device for people with dementia

from The Andrew Carter Podcast · host CJAD 800

A Montreal teenager is getting national attention for an invention inspired by a personal family experience. Aviana Machnes created "Forget Me Not," a device designed to help prevent household accidents for people living with memory loss, and the project recently earned top honours at the Regional Science and Technology Fair. Aviana spoke with Ken Connors.

A Montreal teenager is getting national attention for an invention inspired by a personal family experience. Aviana Machnes created "Forget Me Not," a device designed to help prevent household accidents for people living with memory loss, and the project recently earned top honours at the Regional Science and Technology Fair. Aviana spoke with Ken Connors.

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A Montreal teenager is getting national attention for an invention inspired by a personal family experience. Aviana Machnes created "Forget Me Not," a device designed to help prevent household accidents for people living with memory loss, and the...

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