Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Dementia
Support
People with dementia are supported with the help of technology.
5.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Dementia Support trend?
Dementia Support: Brands are creating tech-based support for people with dementia--either in the form of training for caregivers or products and services that are in direct contact with those with dementia. Innovations in this space include therapeutic robot canines and digital training avatars.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Dementia Support trend
Advances in technology have been crucial in innovations related to accessibility, comfort and quality of life. People with mental and physical disabilities, and their allies, have pushed for inclusion--in part by encouraging businesses to cater to their needs in both direct and indirect ways.
Trend themes
Themes within the Dementia Support trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Tech-Based Support for Dementia
Brands are creating tech-based support such as therapeutic robot canines and digital training avatars for people with dementia to enhance their quality of life.
02
Virtual Reality Caregiver Training
Virtual reality caregiver training is being developed and can help individuals build empathy by situating the caregivers in the shoes of the person they are taking care of while encouraging the development of skills that maximize safe and compassionate care.
03
Brain-Mapping Helmets for Neurological Disorders
Brain-mapping helmets like iSyncWave can detect early signs of Alzheimer's dementia and provide early detection for a range of neurological disorders from home.
Industry implications
What the Dementia Support trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry can leverage these innovations to improve patient outcomes and provide better care to individuals with dementia.
For
Technology Industry
The technology industry can create new products and services to provide innovative solutions for people with dementia.
For
Education and Training Industry
The education and training industry can use virtual reality caregiver training technology to train caregivers to provide high-quality care while building empathy.
Workshop question
How could your brand better prioritize inclusion and accessibility?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Dementia Support
Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 67%, freshness 12%.
Popularity82%
Activity67%
Freshness12%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Dementia Support trend
6 featured examples from Mar 6, 2019 to Jun 3, 2022CategoryLife-Stages
Brain-Mapping Helmets
iSyncWave Detects Early Signs of Alzheimer's Dementia
There's an opportunity for healthcare technology companies to develop portable, user-friendly devices like iSyncWave for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
CategoryArt & Design
Dementia Support Smart Planters
The Conceptual 'plan.t' Smart Planter by Sungchae Park is Helpful
The 'plan.t' smart planter indicates an opportunity for disruption in the assistive technology industry for people with dementia.
CategoryLifestyle
Artificial Intelligence Dementia Avatars
Ted the AI Avatar Will Be Launched in Early 2021
The healthcare industry can leverage AI avatars and applied artificial intelligence to enhance training programs for caregivers working with dementia patients.
CategoryLifestyle
Therapeutic Canine Robots
Tombot Robotics Designed a Realistic Puppy for Dementia Therapy
The introduction of realistic robotic companions for therapy purposes can revolutionize how healthcare professionals provide support and treatment to patients.
CategoryTech
Virtual Reality Caregiver Training
Michener Received a Grant to Develop Its Technology Further
Opportunity for healthcare institutions to implement virtual reality caregiver training programs
CategoryLifestyle
Dementia-Specific Memory Apps
Thinkability is an App for People with Dementia & Their Care Givers
Developing dementia-specific memory apps like Thinkability offers a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile app development industry.
