Dignity
Design for the person, not the condition. Protect autonomy, choice, and respectful communication at every step.
Vision & values
Loss of freedom should not be the first unmistakable signal.
The measure of a fulfilling life is not merely living long, but living with quality, dignity, and autonomy.
Aletheia—Greek for “truth” or “uncovering what is hidden”—is a research initiative exploring how technology might support earlier, calmer cognitive awareness.
Today, many cognitive evaluations are episodic: a single moment, often prompted by noticeable disruption. We are investigating a longitudinal alternative—one that looks for meaningful change over time and returns understandable, non-diagnostic awareness to individuals and families.
We believe awareness can enable agency. Earlier conversations can create more time to plan, seek appropriate professional guidance, and preserve choice.
What we stand for
Three values. One standard for every decision.
Proactivity
Help shift families from crisis and uncertainty toward clarity, preparedness, and informed action.
Responsibility
Treat privacy, explainability, consent, bias, and human oversight as core product requirements—not afterthoughts.
Why this matters
A global challenge with deeply personal consequences.
World Health Organization57 million people lived with dementia worldwide in 2021; nearly 10 million new cases occur each year.View source ↗
Alzheimer’s Disease InternationalThe global societal cost of dementia was estimated at US$1.3 trillion in 2019.View source ↗
The Lancet Public HealthGlobal dementia prevalence forecasting highlights the scale and urgency of the challenge through 2050.View source ↗
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