Summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to improve care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. It helps identify early signs of these conditions, matches patients with clinical trials faster, and connects patients in remote areas to specialists.
Key Facts
- 11 million Americans care for someone with dementia.
- AI can find early Alzheimer's signs by analyzing eye photos and speech patterns.
- AI tools can predict Alzheimer's up to six years before a traditional diagnosis.
- Clinical trials for new drugs often face delays due to a lack of volunteers.
- AI matches trial volunteers with 87.3% accuracy.
- By 2025, the U.S. will have a 19% shortage of neurologists.
- AI connects rural patients with specialists remotely to improve access to care.
