At the 1st dementia screening day in Viechtach on March 7, 2024, 84 people had their memory performance checked free of charge. We thank everyone who came to the screening day for their great response. We also extend our sincere thanks to our cooperation partner, the BRK Senior Residential and Care Center Viechtach, which provided the premises. The BRK team…
An advance directive preemptively regulates which medical measures should be taken or excluded in an emergency. It applies when the patient can no longer express their will or is incapacitated. However, the wishes expressed can be revoked later, either verbally or even through non-verbal behavior. This is one of the...
Online psychological counseling, video self-help groups, internet-based dementia guides, or knowledge resources like the digiDEM Bavaria Dementia Knowledge Test: So-called internet-based interventions can support caregivers and relatives in coping with the challenges and burdens of caring for people with dementia. How effective online services are and what influence they have on the health of caregivers...
Demenz oder nur vergesslich? Wer Gewissheit haben möchte, nutzt die kurzen Wege und lässt kostenfrei seine Gedächtnisleistung überprüfen – wie etwa beim 1. Demenz-Screeningtag von digDEM Bayern in Schwandorf in der Oberpfalz am 05. März 2024. 66 Bürgerinnen und Bürger in Schwandorf haben sich im „Begegnungsraum“ des Caritasverbandes für den …
Nach knapp fünf Jahren auf Twitter (jetzt X) verabschieden wir uns von diesem Kanal. Wir bedauern diesen Schritt sehr. Nach der Übernahme von Twitter durch Elon Musk und der zunehmenden Verrohung dieses Netzwerks durch Hass, Hetze und rechter Propaganda sehen wir keine Alternative als uns von diesem Kanal endgültig zu …
Demenz-Apps können immer und überall genutzt werden, besonders in der Demenzpflege werden sie immer wichtiger. Doch wie benutzerfreundlich sind diese speziellen digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen eigentlich? Welche Funktionen bieten sie? Erfüllen sie die zentralen Aspekte von Datenschutz und Sicherheit? In einer Übersichtsarbeit von Oktober 2023 haben kanadische Wissenschaftler*innen insgesamt 44 bereits erforschte …
The World Alzheimer Report 2022 describes why nutrition is essential for the health and well-being of people with dementia, according to a nutrition expert. A key component of healthcare for people with dementia is maintaining and improving their nutritional status. As dementia progresses and...
What influence do frozen pizzas, ready-made soups, etc., whole grain products, plant-based foods, and vitamin supplements have on the development of dementia? We present four current, international studies with the latest research findings on this topic. Frozen pizzas, ready-made soups, etc.: Ultra-processed foods are often associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases or obesity. It has hardly been researched to what extent...
Researchers from Greece investigated whether a healthy diet can slow cognitive decline and prevent dementia. In their review, they compared three different dietary patterns. A study from the USA also provided important insights into this topic. In a review, scientists from Greece examined three different dietary patterns regarding their potential…
Dementia is considered a stigmatized illness. Enduring prejudice or facing discrimination: Dementia is associated with stigma in public perception, which can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, or poor mental health. Reducing the stigma of dementia in public – that was the aim of DESeRvE, a program…
