Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Technology Developed for Alzheimer's-Dementia Patients and Elderly People to Live More Comfortably
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: As we know, the global population continues to increase at a great pace, as the elderly population and Alzheimer's and Dementia diseases are increasing day by day in parallel accordingly. According to the 2023 World Social Report prepared by the United Nations with the slogan "Leaving No One Behind in an Aging World"; the proportion of the elderly in the world population is expected to more than double from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion by 2050. According to these forecasts, by 2050, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease is expected to increase from 47 million in 2020 to 76 million in 2030 and 135.5 million in 2050. The incidence rate of these diseases is inversely correlated with the development of countries. The relationship between the rate of increase is faster in countries with higher levels of development and prosperity. However, today's technological advances have had a positive impact on making the lives of people suffering from such diseases easier. Despite the results achieved by using AI technologies to help Alzheimer's-Dementia patients and/or the elderly population and making their lives easier and more comfortable, there are facing various long-term challenges driven by megatrends such as demographic shifts, increasing security threats, technological advancements. To overcome these challenges and accelerate transformation, AI and Data Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) play a crucial role. However, limited funding, brain drain, inadequate infrastructure, weak intellectual property protection and poor inclusiveness hinder progress and investment in STI for transition. Private sector initiatives have demonstrated successful examples and the potential to lead in this field. There is a consensus around the world on the economic and environmental benefits of developing and utilizing Artificial Intelligence - Human - Machine Hybrid Environment for a sustainable future. To unlock this potential, it is essential to invest more financial resources and create the right policy framework, fostering collaboration between governments, businesses and civil society. Keywords: AI, data science, Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, seniors, comfortable living
DOI: 10.30958/ajte.12-2-4
Author: Azadeh Ghaeini Kizilirmak
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410874871