Nearly 60 percent of the population in Germany has low health literacy, according to a study. Many find it difficult to inform themselves about health topics, evaluate information, and apply it in their daily lives. The advantages of acquiring health literacy are obvious. For example, health and...
A dementia diagnosis confronts those affected and their loved ones with a completely new situation. The increasing need for care and support over the course of the illness presents a particular challenge for relatives. Furthermore, most people have to deal with dementia-related behaviors, such as apathy, restlessness at night, or mood swings. This can have a negative impact, among other things...
Demographic change presents society with various challenges. However, at the same time, it offers us the opportunity to actively shape the future and develop innovative solutions. To ensure the quality of life for people in need of care and their relatives providing care in the future, new approaches in advice, support, care, and nursing are needed...
According to the latest World Alzheimer Report 2021, 75% people with dementia worldwide live without a confirmed diagnosis. A German study reports a similar proportion. According to the study, 60% people do not have a confirmed diagnosis. Digital tools are a key means of identifying more cases of dementia. That is why the digiDEM Bayern team will present … in the upcoming webinar
Is it „normal“ forgetfulness or dementia? What to do when elderly individuals miss appointments, can't find their car keys, or have increasing difficulty orienting themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. If these or other cognitive impairments occur more frequently and increasingly disrupt daily activities, the underlying cause should be clarified as soon as possible...
Communicating effectively – but how? As already became clear in the last webinar with Prof. Gabriele Wilz, various barriers can arise when communicating with people with dementia. These hinder exchange and can thus strain the personal relationship with the affected person. Communication with people with dementia can be facilitated...
Communication with other people is an essential part of our daily lives. However, various barriers arise when communicating with people with dementia, making exchange and related social participation more difficult. Misunderstanding, arguments, anger, and irritation, or even social withdrawal can be the consequences. In the lecture...
Digitale Lösungen in der Pflege? Ab 2022 sind digitale Pflegeanwendungen (DiPAs) von den Pflegekassen erstattungsfähig und können somit die Versorgung von Pflegebedürftigen verbessern und den Pflegealltag der sorgenden Angehörigen erleichtern. Insbesondere im ambulanten Pflegesetting kann der Einsatz von digitalen Lösungen, wie zum Beispiel von Apps oder webbasierten Anwendungen, einen längeren …
Volunteers are an important building block in the care of people with dementia and in relieving the burden on their family caregivers. Due to demographic change, changing family structures, and the increasing number of dementia cases, the promotion of volunteer engagement in the field of dementia has increasingly come into the political focus. Furthermore…
Why do some people cope better with crises and stressful events than others? One reason could be that they possess greater psychological resilience. Resilience is also important in the context of dementia. It can help those affected adapt to the drastic changes resulting from the illness. In our…
