Non-drug, so-called psychosocial treatments are more effective than pharmacological interventions in reducing disinhibited behaviors in dementia. This was the conclusion reached by Australian researchers. Impulsive behavior, unhealthy eating, intrusiveness, or apathy can be expressions of so-called disinhibited behaviors in dementia. Both among those affected and among people in their environment, these behaviors cause...
People between the ages of 75 and 80 have a greater risk of developing dementia if they take opioids. This is supported by a study from Israel, which analyzed the health data of 14 percent of the total population. Despite an increasing number of opioid prescriptions for older adults, there has been little…
digiDEM Bayern can look back with pride on the first regional dementia population screening in Germany. The screening day took place successfully in July 2022 in Thüngersheim, Lower Franconia, near Würzburg. Nearly 50 citizens took advantage of the short distances and the opportunity to have their cognitive performance checked free of charge with the help of a brief scientific test. ...
„Dementia Knowledge Test“ is the name of the new digital information service developed by researchers at digiDEM Bavaria, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry, at the Interdisciplinary Center for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Public Health at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The free online test consists of 30 questions, for example, on risk factors, nursing and care, as well as...
Japanese scientists showed: A timely dementia diagnosis presupposes corresponding knowledge about dementia and the willingness to undergo regular early detection. To be prepared for dealing with dementia, especially in times of digitalization, certain skills are needed, which can be summarized under the term health literacy. Health literacy means acquiring information...
Healthcare and social work practitioners must be adequately trained and aware of the challenges that dementia presents. Technology-supported educational offerings can have a positive impact on the dementia knowledge, skills, and attitudes of care professionals. Whether dementia-specific knowledge among healthcare and social work practitioners is achieved with technology-based...
A study from the Belgian region of Flanders shows how successfully knowledge gaps surrounding dementia prevention can be closed. It proves that public health campaigns can increase dementia awareness. Belgian scientists investigated how successful broadening one's horizons of knowledge can be. Initially, 65 percent of the population in Flanders, Belgium knew...
What do people think about dementia, and how do they think about it? Two studies conclude that extensive public awareness campaigns are necessary to understand the disease and counteract stigmatization. Two studies have examined the extent to which the public is informed about dementia, whether they know exactly what the disease means, and...
What exactly is dementia, what challenges do those affected have to overcome, and how does the disease affect families? A recent Dutch study found that knowledge about these and other questions surrounding dementias is insufficient. The study included 655 randomly selected residents of the municipality of Groningen...
Digital technologies are increasingly important for dementia and are gaining growing interest. Dutch researchers have now attempted to gather evidence on the effectiveness of technical options for improving self-management and social participation. Digital technologies enable social participation, facilitate self-management, and contribute to improving the living conditions of people…
