The Importance of IAT in Dementia Care

As the global elderly population continues to increase, the incidence of dementia has also increased, becoming a major challenge facing the current public health field. According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people with dementia worldwide is expected to reach nearly 70 million by 2030 and increase to 152 million by 2050 (World Health Organization, 2021). In Taiwan, with the improvement of economic and medical conditions, the number of dementia patients has increased year by year, making the issue of dementia care more urgent. The characteristics of dementia include memory loss, behavioral changes, and reduced ability to carry out daily activities, which pose great challenges to the patient's quality of life and the family's care capabilities (Huang et al., 2020). Therefore, exploring the application of intelligent technology (IAT) in dementia care provides new ideas and possibilities for solving this serious problem.

The development of smart technology provides innovative solutions for dementia care. Through various smart devices and applications, caregivers can more effectively monitor the patient's condition, record their daily behavior and respond in a timely manner. For example, smart bracelets and home monitoring systems can collect patients' exercise data and sleep quality and analyze their life patterns, thereby helping caregivers develop more appropriate care plans (Chen et al., 2021). In addition, cognitive training using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has been shown to effectively improve the technologies cognitive abilities and emotional states of patients with dementia (Li et al., 2022). These technologies can not only improve the quality of life of patients, but also reduce the burden on caregivers.

However, despite the great potential of IAT in dementia care, related technology integration and application still face many challenges. First, existing care resources are scattered and lack integration, making it difficult for caregivers to obtain comprehensive information and support (Tsai et al., 2021). Secondly, the rapid development of technology has led to a low level of acceptance of new technologies among some caregivers, which has affected the actual application effect of smart technology to a certain extent. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an effective integration model to effectively connect various scientific and scientific a technological resource with care needs in order to achieve the optimal application of smart technology.

In this context, it is particularly important to explore the application of IAT in dementia care, especially innovative methods of technology integration. Research shows that cross-disciplinary collaboration can promote the integration of different technologies, thereby improving care outcomes (Liu et al., 2023). For example, medical institutions can work with technology companies to develop applications designed specifically for dementia patients. These applications can not only provide health monitoring, but also integrate community resources to provide more comprehensive support for patients.

In addition, as society's awareness of dementia increases, more and more policies are beginning to pay attention to the construction of dementia care systems. This model not only meets the needs of patients with mild to moderate dementia, but also provides caregivers with the necessary support and resources, promoting the improvement of overall care quality.

In conclusion, as the number of patients with dementia increases, the application of IAT in dementia care becomes increasingly important. Smart technology can not only provide better care for patients, but also reduce the burden on caregivers and improve the overall quality of care. In the future, with the further development of technology and innovation of application models, IAT is expected to play a greater role in dementia care. Therefore, conducting in-depth research on the application of IAT in dementia care is not only the task of the academic community, but also the common responsibility of all sectors of society.

The purpose of this study is to further explore the importance of IAT in dementia care, analyze its innovative applications of technology integration, and demonstrate its impact on dementia care. Through these studies, we hope to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the future development of dementia care.