There’s a lot we don’t understand about dementia, with every stage from identification to treatment presenting a whole array of challenges, and an outright cure is still far out of reach. It may seem overly ambitious to say you’re aiming for “a world without dementia”, but that’s what Savonix is hoping to achieve with some clever pieces of tech (https://longevity.technology/news/aip-trailblazer-4-savonix/).
Most notable is the Savonix app, which brings a range of cognitive assessments directly to your mobile device. Cognitive testing, and specifically making it more accessible, was where Savonix started, and it’s the basis of its subsequent expansion into the wider world of brain health.
It’s tricky to diagnose dementia, or the mild cognitive impairment that often precedes it. Symptoms such as irritability or memory loss could be caused by a whole host of things, or just a natural part of the aging process. Figuring out the most accurate diagnosis requires cognitive testing, but those results then need to be assessed in conjunction with medical history and lifestyle. Even sociodemographic data can be included. When Savonix evaluates you, your score is a composite of those factors.
This doesn’t just mean earlier and more accurate diagnosis of cognitive impairment, although that’s part of it. It also means identifying whether you’re at particular risk of cognitive impairment because of your history and therefore may want to take preventative steps, or at least check your cognitive function more regularly. An AI platform helps provide accuracy and specificity, and it can adapt over time to keep monitoring and engaging.
People who know they’re at risk of dementia or who receive a successful early diagnosis are better able to make lifestyle changes or access therapies to improve their long-term prospects. They can be directed to the doctors and treatments that are most appropriate for them, which is another service that the app can provide. Evidence shows this kind of early intervention leads to the best outcomes for individuals, in addition to helping companies and governments with their health and research planning.
The Savonix app is affordable, accessible and easy to use, bringing comprehensive cognitive testing and analysis to your fingertips. A session can be completed in just 12 minutes to provide reliable and specific data, followed by some personally tailored advice to help you improve your cognitive functioning and reduce your risk of developing a more serious form of dementia.
