Google has crowned BrainTrack as the Best App for Good in 2023. The free app, designed to privately monitor and comprehend changes in cognition over time, has been a game-changer since its launch in October 2022. 

The app invites users to explore common cognitive concerns through engaging, travel-themed games, adapted from validated cognitive testing. These results can then be shared with healthcare professionals, supporting the early identification of cognitive changes that may necessitate further examination. Google praised BrainTrack for its captivating nature and commended its "unique focus on declining cognitive abilities and its ingenious combination of two activities: travel and learning."

Developed collaboratively by Dementia Australia and Deakin University's Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A²I²), BrainTrack has now earned its spot as one of the top apps in the Australian market, according to Google Play's Best of 2023 Awards.  Braintrack also gained international recognition, reaching the finals of the Asia-Pacific Information Communications Technology Alliance (APICTA) Awards in Hong Kong in December.

With over 60,000 downloads to date, BrainTrack has become a crucial tool in the early diagnosis of dementia, and its recent accolade highlights its significant impact on the healthcare landscape. Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe AM expressed her enthusiasm, emphasising the urgency of improving early diagnosis, especially with over 400,000 Australians currently living with dementia—a number projected to double by 2058.

"Improving early diagnosis must be a priority," Ms. McCabe said, acknowledging the pivotal role that BrainTrack plays in achieving this goal.

Ms. McCabe congratulated the remarkable team behind BrainTrack, lauding their efforts in advancing the understanding of dementia and raising awareness about the importance of monitoring and discussing brain health.

Funded by the Australian Government, BrainTrack's recognition marks a significant milestone in the journey to combat dementia. The app is available for free download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, with additional information accessible at their website here or through the National Dementia Helpline at 1800 100 500.

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