CES 2026: K4Connect showcased robotic companions for senior living. Pilot reports: less agitation, better mood + social engagement—especially for isolated residents or people with dementia—when integrated into wider engagement plans. #AgingTech #Dementia
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Cognition Therapeutics reported Phase 2 SHIMMER results for zervimesine (CT1812) in dementia with Lewy bodies: well tolerated, with favorable trends vs placebo in behavior, cognition, and daily function—suggesting potential to slow progression. #DLB #Dementia
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The Alzheimer Europe report forecasts that dementia cases in Europe will grow sharply by 2050 due to ageing populations. Numbers could rise by around 64 % from 2025 to 2050, increasing pressure on health, care and policy systems.
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Smart diapers protect dignity in dementia care by reducing “open-and-check” inspections, so people aren’t exposed. They prioritize fast response to bowel movements and help protect sleep and comfort, reducing BPSD triggers.
#DementiaCare #CareTech #IncontinenceCare #BPSD #AgingTech

Dementia care is shifting from “control for safety” to designing places where people can keep living ordinary lives.
I trace how dementia villages evolved—from De Hogeweyk to diverse global versions—into a broader, neighborhood-style approach.
#DementiaVillage
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Clinical notes include signs like “missed meds,” “can’t manage money,” or “more bad days.” A new AI (Dementia-R1, Jan 2026) uses these notes—not just test scores—to flag faster decline earlier, helping families and care teams plan sooner.
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Jan 2026: APOE is back in focus for Alzheimer’s.
Beyond ε4, even common ε3 may influence risk.
Because APOE affects lipids, inflammation, and vascular health, it may open therapy paths beyond amyloid.
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Jan 2026: ChatGPT Health + Claude for Healthcare highlight “AI-mediated care.” One translates records (RAG/FHIR); the other prioritizes safety (Constitutional AI). The shift isn’t automated diagnosis—it’s better prep and clearer patient-clinician conversations.
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【AI Wearables for Dementia Support】

AI wearables may support dementia beyond treatment—helping with work, decisions, and communication.

Brilliant Labs’ Frame/Halo as “cognitive prosthetics” could reduce execution breakdowns and support autonomy.

What if the brain doesn’t clean itself mainly during sleep?

Recent neuroscience is challenging the long-held theory of the glymphatic system.
I summarize the growing debate and its implications for brain health and dementia.

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Dementia care is at a turning point.

What if AI could help decide when and how much to intervene—without taking away autonomy?

I explored the potential of the N-Body Problem as a new paradigm for dementia care.

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