“Among respondents over the age of 55,
dementia was the most feared condition with 39% of the respondents reporting that they were most afraid of dementia, and 30% reporting that they were most afraid of cancer.”
Living Maples is dedicated to seniors. We feel like the modern digital world has not given the seniors a warm welcome. It caused a gap between our parents and us and their grandchildren. But more importantly, we kept them to access a world that could fulfill many of their needs.
Smartphones are almost always with us these days. No one is that close to us all the time.
We can use smartphones to reduce the triggers of Alzheimer’s by developing healthy habits, engaging in activities that increase brain activity, and monitoring cognitive function.
Additionally, smartphones can serve as tools for raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and ways to fight it by sending notifications and linking them to informative resources.