Implementation of an App-Based Dementia Risk Assessment

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Digital Health
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Dementia poses a significant global health challenge.
• Early detection and intervention are key to managing dementia risk.
• Traditional memory clinics struggle with continuous patient monitoring and personalized lifestyle feedback.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the development of a dementia risk assessment tool.
• To integrate this tool into the LETHE mobile application.
• To support a European initiative focused on preventing cognitive decline in at-risk elderly populations.

Main Methods:

• Development of a novel dementia risk assessment algorithm.
• Integration of the assessment tool into a user-friendly mobile application (LETHE app).
• Focus on leveraging digital technology to bridge the gap in continuous care and personalized feedback.

Main Results:

• Successful development of a functional dementia risk assessment tool within the LETHE app.
• The tool is designed for at-risk elderly individuals.
• The app aims to facilitate proactive cognitive health management.

Conclusions:

• Mobile applications like LETHE can effectively address the limitations of traditional memory clinics.
• Digital health tools offer a scalable solution for dementia risk assessment and prevention.
• The LETHE app represents a promising approach to personalized cognitive health management in aging populations.