Imagine being able to detect dementia a decade before the first symptoms appear. According to a new study highlighted by The Mirror, that possibility may be closer than we think - and it could change the trajectory of how we support brain health and aging worldwide.
The article discusses research presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in which scientists analysed health data from over 40,000 participants. They found that subtle changes in factors like mood, sleep, reaction time, and memory could be traced up to 10 years before a formal dementia diagnosis. These early signs included feelings of apathy, slower processing speeds, increased forgetfulness, and even subtle motor control issues.
Researchers believe this window of opportunity could allow for early intervention, better care planning, and the potential to slow or even prevent cognitive decline. Rather than waiting for symptoms to disrupt daily life, families and healthcare providers could begin support earlier - when individuals are still able to make decisions about their future and maintain independence.
This research reflects a growing shift toward proactive, preventative care models - the kind that tools like Elli Cares were built to complement. By offering reminders, behavioural insights, and activity tracking, the app could one day contribute to flagging early changes that families might otherwise miss. Features like SafeTrack already help highlight shifts in phone usage or activity that could prompt early check-ins.
As dementia cases continue to rise globally, early detection paired with community support and accessible technology may be our best chance at turning the tide - from crisis response to proactive care.
👉 Read the full article on The Mirror
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