September 21st marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a time when communities the world over give pause to recognize the immense impact this disease has on patients, families, and caregivers. For women, that impact is particularly profound, where twice as many women are affected by Alzheimer’s, than men in the United States. The vast majority of caregivers for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease are also women, creating a dual-burden—both as patients and as caregivers—which underscores the urgency every community has to rethink Alzheimer’s care and support.

As women, we often find ourselves balancing multiple roles: caregiver, professional, mother, daughter, partner. Alzheimer’s breaks this balance, making it impossible for us to be who we need to be for those depending on us. From navigating complex care plans to managing the logistical, emotional, and financial burden, the toll is immense, distracting, and frightening. World Alzheimer’s Day reminds us not only of the scope of the challenge but also of the responsibility we share to drive solutions forward and give a helping hand to those in need and their families.

At HITLAB, I see technology shift this reality day by day thanks to digital health innovation. I see new hope and resources for patients and caregivers that mean a world of difference for patients and families suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Take Vistim Labs, for example. Their innovative neurodiagnostic products make it easier to treat patients with neurological decline by answering the question that matters most: is my therapy working? For anyone living with Alzheimer’s, these kinds of tools can extend independence and improve quality of life. For caregivers, seeing measurable improvements in their loved one’s cognitive function can be a source of relief, encouragement, and hope.

Meanwhile, companies like WD-Home are advancing opportunities to deliver care from the convenience and comfort of home. Their monitoring and digital support tools organize and track caregiver work in real time, reducing uncertainty, particularly when there are many caregivers in the mix, adding the detail and intimacy essential to the support of healthy aging and prevention of medical events. For women balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and family, this type of support can make the difference between burnout and sustainability.

What excites me most is that these innovations do more than solve a global problem—they combine digital health with empathy to solve some of the unique challenges women face. Now, we can start to see a future where technology lessens the weight of caregiving, extends independence, and restores dignity.

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we honor the women at the center of this crisis—those living with the disease and those caring for loved ones—and recommit to advancing the tools and innovations that can make their journey more manageable. At HITLAB, our Women’s Health Tech Initiative is proud to spotlight and support innovators like Vistim Labs andWD-Home, , who are creating real-world solutions to one of healthcare’s most difficult challenges.

Alzheimer’s may be a disease that disproportionately affects women, but it is also driving us to lead in shaping the next generation of health innovation. With the right tools in hand, we can ensure that no woman faces this journey alone.

Become part of the conversation about how technology is changing women’s healthcare. Join the HITLAB Women’s Health Tech Initiative, where our mission is to advance women’s health globally by connecting early-stage innovators with the resources they need to launch evidence-based solutions that address health disparities.