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Mobile Application to Support Informal Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease Context

Ana Beatriz MEIRA MAGALHÃES

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) affect over 60 million people worldwide, resulting in significant emotional burden on informal caregivers. Existing mobile health (mHealth) applications largely fail due to non-personalized content (83% focus on generic education ), lack of scientific validation (only 20% reviewed by specialists ), and insufficient practical support.