Medscape November 14, 2025
Telemedicine and telehealth initiatives improve psychological well-being and quality of life among patients with dementia, according to a review published by researchers at the World Health Organization (WHO).
The review found that remote assistive technologies like video and phone calls reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhanced cognitive and mental outcomes, and reduced caregiver burden and stress. They also reduced indoor falls by as much as 64%.
An estimated 9.1 million people in the European Union have dementia, and this figure is expected to increase to 14.3 million by 2050. The findings suggest that telemedicine initiatives could help meet Europe’s growing demands for dementia care.
While high-income countries have integrated telehealth into dementia care, lower-income settings face challenges...
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