Inform, educate, and support in person or online: So-called psychoeducational measures have a positive impact on the health and quality of life of family caregivers of people with dementia. Researchers have discovered in several scientific studies that psychoeducational measures – meaning training, education, and support programs – reduce stress and anxiety, especially...
Fatigue, stress, little free time, or the feeling of lacking recognition: Relatives who care for people with dementia in their home environment, for example, often find their work overwhelming or psychologically burdensome. For the first time in Germany, a research team from the University Hospital Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has explored the positive aspects in a recent study…
Dental prosthetics play a very important role in preventing cognitive impairment. What's more, „the third teeth“ act as a protective factor for the cognitive functions of patients with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. This is the conclusion of a systematic review from India. Not only nutrition and dental health have a central influence...
To what extent are dental practice equipment and consultation processes appropriately adapted for the treatment of patients with dementia? What specific circumstances are present in the dental treatment of people with dementia? A team of researchers at Göttingen University Medical Center addressed these and other questions. The aim of the study was to gain more insight into…
Once a dementia diagnosis is made, many affected individuals discontinue their dental care. This has been discovered by researchers in two studies from Sweden and Canada. Scientists from Switzerland and Germany recommend special training concepts for improved oral hygiene. As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected to maintain their...
Memory loss, attention deficits, or deterioration of motor skills: Regular oral hygiene posed a challenge for older people with dementia. A team of Italian researchers explored the current state of oral health, the connection between periodontal status and dementia, and the need for oral care in people with dementia. They...
US-American and Canadian scientists have proven: There is a connection between specific bacteria in the oral cavity and the occurrence of various forms of dementia. In their study, they also examined the mortality of Alzheimer's patients. The bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), which is often considered one of the main culprits for periodontal disease and...
Portable, environmentally friendly, and useful for many purposes: A study from Norway describes how digital tools for people with MCI and dementia have evolved. How important it is to verify knowledge and create new knowledge is shown by a current study from Norway. Researchers there were interested in how...
„More at Home with Dementia“ is a Dutch, multi-part training program for co-residing informal caregivers of people with dementia. Researchers at the University of Groningen have evaluated the cost-effectiveness of the program. The total costs for dementia care in the Netherlands in 2017 amounted to 9.5 percent of total healthcare costs. To assess cost-effectiveness...
The social integration of older adults should be given higher priority. This is the wish of the authors of a Swedish study. In it, they investigated the connection between loneliness and social isolation with mortality. The Corona pandemic and the associated restrictions have made many people realize the consequences of loneliness and social isolation…
