# Dementia Support People with dementia are supported with the help of technology. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Dec 9, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dementia-support ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 6, 2019 to Jun 3, 2022 - Published: Dec 9, 2020 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Dementia Support trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Dementia Support trend means for industry ### For 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 for Dementia Support Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 67%, freshness 12%. - Popularity: 82% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 12% ## Examples of the Dementia Support trend 6 featured examples from Mar 6, 2019 to Jun 3, 2022. - [Brain-Mapping Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isyncwave): iSyncWave Detects Early Signs of Alzheimer's Dementia (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: There's an opportunity for healthcare technology companies to develop portable, user-friendly devices like iSyncWave for diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. - [Dementia Support Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-smart-planter): The Conceptual 'plan.t' Smart Planter by Sungchae Park is Helpful (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The 'plan.t' smart planter indicates an opportunity for disruption in the assistive technology industry for people with dementia. - [Artificial Intelligence Dementia Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ted-the-ai-avatar): Ted the AI Avatar Will Be Launched in Early 2021 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The healthcare industry can leverage AI avatars and applied artificial intelligence to enhance training programs for caregivers working with dementia patients. - [Therapeutic Canine Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dementia-therapy): Tombot Robotics Designed a Realistic Puppy for Dementia Therapy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The introduction of realistic robotic companions for therapy purposes can revolutionize how healthcare professionals provide support and treatment to patients. - [Virtual Reality Caregiver Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-caregiver): Michener Received a Grant to Develop Its Technology Further (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for healthcare institutions to implement virtual reality caregiver training programs - [Dementia-Specific Memory Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkability): Thinkability is an App for People with Dementia & Their Care Givers (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Developing dementia-specific memory apps like Thinkability offers a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile app development industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)