Virtual reality, alongside the metaverse, is playing an increasingly important role in helping both people living with dementia and their caregivers and families cope with the symptoms of this neurodegenerative condition.
There are currently 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. This number is expected to double in the next 10 years and more than triple by 2050. Consequently, the global cost of dementia is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2030.
Dementia is an umbrella term encompassing a range of nearly 200 conditions that affect the human brain. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, accounting for 60 to 80% of cases. Despite decades of research, the exact cause of dementia remains elusive, as does a cure.
