Die Versorgung von Menschen mit Demenz ist vielschichtig: Sie umfasst eine zeitgerechte Diagnostik, eine individuelle Behandlung und die bedarfsgerechte Inanspruchnahme professioneller Pflegedienste sowie informeller Pflege durch Angehörige. Auf den ersten Blick sind dies vor allem medizinische und soziale Faktoren, doch auch die ökonomische Dimension der Demenzversorgung gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung. …
In a partnership, you often know what the other person is thinking or feeling without words. You share a common world that has developed over many years through experiences and habits. But what happens to this special connection when a partner develops dementia? Dr. Anna-Eva…
Live-in caregivers who reside in the homes of individuals with dementia for a limited period can provide significant relief for family members and informal caregivers. These „live-in helpers,“ often referred to as „24-hour caregivers,“ typically do not have formal nursing training and are primarily intended to provide support with household tasks and daily care. Often the case...
Due to demographic change, chronic and costly diseases such as dementia are becoming an increasing societal challenge. To address this development, knowledge about the regional development in the number of people with dementia is required. Based on this data, for example, care capacities, medical infrastructure, and support services for people with...
A museum visit is far more than a leisure activity – it offers the opportunity to escape everyday life and view the world from new perspectives. Paintings, sculptures, and colors inspire, provoke thought, and are connected to memories. A new study shows: Especially people with dementia and their caregivers…
Since 1994, German long-term care insurance has covered some of the risks associated with requiring care. A comprehensive reform in 2016 fundamentally changed the definition of requiring care: Since then, in addition to physical limitations, mental and psychological impairments of independence have been equally considered when assessing care needs. This is particularly relevant for people with dementia and their...
After decades of stagnating research, there's renewed momentum: new monoclonal antibodies against amyloid deposits, such as Lecanemab or Donanemab, are directly targeting the disease mechanisms of Alzheimer's dementia for the first time. Previous medications could only alleviate symptoms, but not slow the progression of the disease. How promising are the new drugs – and…
Hitzewallungen, Schlafstörungen, Stimmungsschwankungen – die Lebensphase der Wechseljahre kann bei Frauen verschiedene körperliche und mentale Veränderungen hervorrufen. Auch die Gedächtnisleistung und andere kognitive Fähigkeiten wie Konzentration und Aufmerksamkeit können in dieser Lebensphase durch hormonelle Veränderungen beeinflusst werden. Um die verschiedenen Beschwerden der Wechseljahre zu mindern, kann eine menopausale Hormonersatztherapie in …
In recent years, knowledge about risk factors for dementia diseases has significantly increased. For a long time, factors such as high blood pressure, lack of exercise, and smoking were the focus. Current research findings are now shedding new light on often underestimated risk factors such as visual impairments and eye diseases. For instance, in 2024, an international team of dementia experts, who...
In medical research, the use of cannabinoids is gaining increasing importance – including in the treatment of dementia. The primary focus is on alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms such as aggressive behavior, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite. But what scientific findings exist on this topic? What therapeutic potentials...
