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Future-Proofing Alzheimer’s Care: Unlocking Innovation to Transform the Alzheimer’s Journey
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Alzheimer’s disease presents one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing healthcare systems worldwide. With the emergence of disease-modifying therapies, digital diagnostic tools, and blood-based biomarkers, we are entering a new era of possibility—one that demands bold action and system-wide readiness.
Shift Health is proud to share our latest report, Future-Proofing Alzheimer’s Care in Europe: Unlocking Innovation to Transform the Alzheimer’s Journey, developed in partnership with the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). Showcasing scalable, real-world innovations across eight European countries, this report offers a roadmap for transforming the Alzheimer’s care pathway—from early detection to long-term support.
Key Innovations Driving Change
- Digital Cognitive Screening
For example, platforms in Sweden are digitising cognitive assessments in primary care, lowering costs, increasing patient throughput and delivering significant system wide savings.
- Integrated Care Models
Approaches such as those in France and Spain are demonstrating how multidisciplinary models are improving diagnosis rates, care coordination, and quality of life for both people living with Alzheimer’s and those supporting them.
- Data-Driven Planning
Examples from countries such as Germany and Netherlands are showing how national registries and real-world evidence are being used to improve decision-making, supporting strategic planning, optimising service delivery and reducing disparities.
Policy Recommendations
To realise the full potential of innovation, EFPIA calls on policymakers to:
- Empower Primary Care
Reduce stigma, raise awareness and enable early detection
- Scale Proven Solutions
Invest in accessible, scalable tools and workforce training
- Advance Care Models
Expand integrated, multidisciplinary care pathways
- Leverage Data
Build systems to guide evidence-based decisions and outcomes
- Foster Partnerships
Connect sectors to accelerate innovation into care
Europe has a generational opportunity to reshape Alzheimer’s care. By learning from what works and investing in scalable solutions, we can build a future where innovation meets compassion—and where every person affected by Alzheimer’s receives the care they deserve.
Download the full report to explore the case studies, insights, and recommendations in detail.