As of 2010, there are an estimated 35.6 million people with dementia worldwide. By 2050, it is projected that this figure will have increased to over 115 million engaging 200 million as their caregivers. Significant numbers of the increase will be found in developing countries. Presently, 58% of those with dementia reside in developing countries. By 2050 those afflicted will grow to 71%. Currently, the fastest growing elderly population is in China, India, and south Asia.
ADI’s World Alzheimer Report 2009 presents the most comprehensive global prevalence study of dementia to date and looks at levels of mortality, disability, strain on careers and dependency. The report includes estimates of the number of people with dementia in each world region. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 provides the clearest, most comprehensive global picture yet of the economic impact of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Los Angeles, April 6, 2011 –GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO), has developed a “smart” shoe by fitting it with a miniaturized inconspicuous 2 way GPS Personal Location tracking device that maps location and provides care givers real time comfort while giving their family member the freedom of mobility. GTX Corp, a leader in customizable, patented 2-way GPS solutions and Wuhan Amass Trading Company Ltd., established in 1971 and Headquartered in China, recently signed a platform test agreement and will begin testing, localizing and commercializing the award winning patented GPS Smart Shoe™ for the Chinese market.
Presently, innovative thinking and actions are the only responses to the irreversible effects of this scourge. Kudos to those willing to invest the funding, time and energy needed to address the unmet needs of those caring for the sufferers of Alzheimer’s.