The use of digital health services to manage dementia

Abstract

The growing elderly population accelerates age-related pathology and dementia risk, negatively impacting health, social conditions, and economic well-being. Early detection and prevention are crucial, as there is no viable therapy for dementia. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can slow dementia progression, but global health systems struggle with access due to shortages of specialists and long travel times. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends democratizing and expanding health institutions to combat dementias. This article evaluates local and global dementia cases and discusses digital efforts to combat their spread, focusing on the cognitively impaired population.