Familiarity and a sense of belonging instead of stigma and shame: As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected and their caregivers to participate in social life. However, participation in social life strengthens those affected. No longer going to clubs, concerts, or to a…
When exactly is the right time to move into a care facility? There is no one-size-fits-all solution for people with dementia or for their caregivers and family members. It is helpful to pay attention to certain warning signs. At some point, every caregiver faces the far-reaching decision: Can I continue to …
When dementia occurs in people under the age of 65, it is referred to as early-onset dementia. It not only presents with medical and psychological particularities but also entails specific nursing care needs. In contrast to people with late-onset dementia, the disease progresses more aggressively, and cognitive decline advances more rapidly. Often, ...
Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. This requires individualized treatment, especially when, for example, motor or psychological symptoms and cognitive impairments occur. Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. To address the specific needs of patients and their caregivers with individualized…
Depressive symptoms and stress in caregivers, as well as behavioral symptoms in people with dementia, can be reduced. One approach for this is the so-called DICE strategy. Anxiety, depression, apathy, or wandering – dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are a major challenge for people with dementia, their family members, and caregivers. NPS lead to a higher...
Up to 40 percent of dementia cases are linked to risk factors that can be changed. These include, for example, lifestyle, stress, diet, and vascular diseases. The preventive potential is therefore significant. Closing existing knowledge gaps about risk factors also has a preventive effect. A Finnish long-term study has revealed a number of positive...
An increasing number of scientific studies demonstrate the success of non-pharmacological measures for people with dementia in the context of post-diagnosis care. „Nihilism, despair, and inaction have no place after a dementia diagnosis.“ This is the conclusion reached by the authors of an article in the World Alzheimer Report 2022. Even those who receive a dementia diagnosis...
The family doctor has diagnosed dementia. Now what? Which care model for people with dementia is most effective? Scientists have shown that care management in primary care is successful when providers from different healthcare disciplines collaborate and caseloads are smaller. „The multidisciplinary approach is the..."
Falls von Menschen mit Demenz lassen sich vermeiden. It is important to know which additional diagnosed illnesses are present, what the medication regimens are, or in what environment the person lives. The numbers are alarming. Over a period of two and a half years, 31.1 percent of older adults with dementia suffered...
One of the key principles of positive psychology is to promote well-being and mental health. For example, someone who has just taken on a caregiving role for a person with dementia needs a so-called self-regulation strategy for a life challenge like this, where positive emotions are helpful. “A growing body of research highlights..."
