Background
Demenzerkrankungen werden nach wie vor zu wenig diagnostiziert. Einer deutschen Studie zufolge leben 60 Prozent der an Demenz Erkrankten ohne eine gesicherte Diagnose (Eichler et al.). Gleichzeitig wird die Demenzdiagnose meist sehr spät und häufig erst bei fortgeschrittener Symptomatik gestellt. Für Menschen mit kognitiven Einschränkungen und ihre An- und Zugehörigen ist es jedoch von großer Bedeutung, frühzeitig Gewissheit zu haben.
Therefore, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry (digiDEM Bayern), together with research partners and project assistants in all 7 administrative districts of Bavaria, conducts so-called dementia screening days. The free and low-threshold testing offer is aimed at people aged 65 and over who have noticed a decline in their memory themselves, or in whom close individuals have noticed a decline in their cognitive abilities. While the screening test does not replace a comprehensive medical diagnosis, it does provide initial indications as to whether further clarification is necessary and advisable.
Process
Do you want to know what to expect on a digiDEM Bayern screening day? Find out more about the process and conditions here.
Contact points
If there are notable results, you will find contact details and information on further dementia diagnostics, as well as contact and counseling centers here.
Screening days in the vicinity
Would you like to test your memory performance for free? Click here for an overview of all upcoming digiDEM Bayern screening days near you.
Request screening day
Institutions providing dementia care who wish to conduct a digiDEM Bayern screening day at their facility can register here.
Werfen Sie einen Blick auf ausgewählte Kennzahlen der bisherigen Demenz-Screeningtage als informative Grafik
The fact sheet can be downloaded as a PDF file here. Link.
