According to researchers, a recent study of people experiencing the "frontlines" of Alzheimer's could aid in the identification of early dementia symptoms.
Zoom conferences will be used by University of Essex staff to examine how the condition affects the ability to retain information in the "working memory.".
By using "simple exercises," they intend to compare the outcomes between those who have the disease and "healthy older adults.".
The outcomes are anticipated in the summer.
The study, which would focus on working memory because "we use it when doing mental arithmetic," the university said, would involve about 150 participants.
It can have an effect on their daily lives when healthy older adults have trouble with working memory-required tasks like reading, listening, and problem-solving. .
The ability to distinguish between normal forgetfulness and dementia will aid researchers and medical professionals in identifying and treating the disease early in its progression, the university said. .
The study's principal investigator, Dr. Vanessa Loaiza, stated: "We will learn more about Alzheimer's from those who are experiencing the disease firsthand through this study. .
Because we are aware of how devastating a diagnosis can be, we are using Zoom to make it as simple as possible for them to participate in our study from the comfort of their homes.
"Although the research is in its early stages, it may help us distinguish between a typical "senior moment" and something much more serious.
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