Advancing Cognitive Health in Aging Populations by Leveraging Digital Assessment

Abstract: As the number of older adults is expected to rise, there exists a need for accessible tools that capture nuanced changes in cognition. Modern digital assessment tools provide a flexible, cost-effective framework that captures the trajectories, dynamics, and dimensionality of individual cognitive profiles, which can be employed both in clinics and even in home environments. These next-generation tools allow for early and accurate identification of preclinical indicators of dementia. Elucidated through the experiences of Alex and his wife Isabella, modern technology unveils an alternative model that will undoubtedly play a major role in promoting and monitoring cognitive health across the lifespan.

Funding and Disclosures: This work was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship (#176576; Canada), the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) Postdoctoral Fellowship (#305855; Canada) awarded to DT. The other authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.