June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being and honor the essential role of care partners. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are shifting our focus from patient-centered tracking to the caregivers themselves—the family members, companions, and personal support workers who are the backbone of daily care. Highlighting recent research from JMIR Aging, this post explores how mobile-friendly, asynchronous e-learning platforms are transforming dementia training, helping care partners gain the knowledge and empathy needed to support those they care for with greater confidence.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are exploring how smart home environments are redefining safety for older adults aging in place. Highlighting recent research published in JMIR Aging, this post examines how shifting from intrusive surveillance to passive, AI-powered monitoring can create an invisible safety net—preserving both patient independence and family peace of mind.