Science Explained Simply: In our webinar series "digiDEM Bayern Science Watch LIVE," scientists from the project team regularly explain a focal topic from international dementia research and are available live for questions. After eleven webinars, we're taking a brief interim assessment here.
Science Watch LIVE was launched in early April in response to current developments resulting from the Corona pandemic. Through this digital supplementary offering, it is possible to make scientific findings about dementia diseases accessible regardless of time and location, even during contact restrictions. This is a particularly important concern for the digiDEM Bavaria team, given the widespread misinformation and fake news during the Corona crisis. Evidence-based science is needed now more than ever. We want to convey current scientific content in a way that is understandable to a broad public. Furthermore, the webinars allow contact with research partners, people with dementia and their caregivers, as well as interested parties from all over Bavaria to be maintained and fostered.
Nearly 440 participants in eleven webinars
From early April to mid-July, nearly 440 participants attended the webinars. The topics ranged from digital offerings and health apps to nutrition, sexuality, and resilience – always in connection with dementia and incorporating the latest scientific findings. An overview of all webinars can be found here. Videos and slide decks from the webinars, as well as additional content, are available on the individual web pages. This allows the content to be viewed at any time, even without participating in the live webinar. This knowledge transfer enables all interested parties to continuously and flexibly further their education, thus contributing to an increase in the quality of care for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Positive feedback and exchange in the chat
So far, we have received numerous positive feedback, for example from employees of care facilities or family caregivers. The exchange during the webinars also demonstrates the great interest. In the live chat, there are regular questions from participants, which are answered by the speakers either directly or afterwards. The questions and answers will also be published on the webinar websites.
On Wednesday, 07/29/2020, the next webinar on the topic “Resilience and Dementia” instead. The series will continue in early September.
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