Web-based digital services and mobile applications (apps) are increasingly finding their way into the care of people with dementia. These applications are not only aimed at those affected themselves – many services are also developed specifically for caregivers and relatives to support them in their caregiving. Which apps for caregivers...
One of the most widely used herbicides worldwide is glyphosate. The pesticide specifically combats unwanted weeds in agriculture. On the other hand, glyphosate is criticized for causing nerve-damaging effects in humans. Chinese researchers recently presented a study with the result: glyphosate exposure could be linked to impaired cognitive function in older adults…
Researchers from Taiwan have reached a surprising conclusion: they provided the first evidence linking glyphosate exposure to different consequences for the neurological health of the adult population in the US. This includes, for example, declining cognitive performance, signs of depression, and hearing problems. To arrive at the surprising results...
In a systematic review, researchers from Spain conclude: Glyphosate residues in the environment and in food can cause several different types of damage to the nervous system. Mood changes, attention deficits, hyperactivity disorder, cancer, kidney damage, or Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's: In their systematic review, the researchers from Spain analyzed which diseases glyphosate causes in humans...
Glyphosate is considered a highly controversial pesticide that could be carcinogenic. Furthermore, the environmental toxin is suspected of contributing to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease. The debate surrounding the use of glyphosate and its health risks for the human brain has caused quite a stir – …
People with cognitive impairments or dementia find it increasingly difficult to maintain their oral hygiene. Insufficient oral hygiene can lead to pneumonia, for example. This is where caregivers and relatives are called upon to better support those affected with dental care. Researchers from the USA have developed a...
Feeling cared for and valued does most people good. However, emotional support is especially important for people with dementia. This is because experienced compassion and understanding, as well as care, play an important role in life expectancy. German scientists have come to this conclusion. In a recent study, they...
Most laxatives are available over-the-counter, and their use is widespread. However, researchers from China see a connection between the continuous use of laxatives and an increased risk of all types of dementia. Chronic constipation is a common issue in the population, especially among older people. Approximately 40 percent of...
When and to what extent do people with dementia harm themselves? To gain insights into this, Australian researchers collected and analyzed numerous data over a 13-year period. According to their findings, men with dementia and individuals with complex psychiatric profiles were at the greatest risk of self-harm. The diagnosis...
Those who speak two languages their entire lives can protect themselves from cognitive decline. This is the conclusion of a study from India, a multilingual country where 122 major and 22 official languages, as well as 1599 other languages, are spoken. The aim of the current study was to investigate a possible connection...
