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digiDEM Bavaria Sets Record for Number of Dementia Screening Days
During the 6th Bavarian Dementia Week, the digiDEM Bayern research project made a significant contribution to the early detection of dementia by holding a record 62 dementia screening days at locations throughout Bavaria—more than in previous Bavarian Dementia Weeks. Around 1,500 people took advantage of the opportunity to be screened, of whom 23 percent …
Bavarian Digital Dementia Register on Growth Course
digiDEM Bavaria continues its success story: With more than 3,000 participants, Germany’s largest dementia registry has reached a new record high. Funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care, and Prevention (StMGP), this flagship project is also one of the largest European initiatives for collecting long-term data
digiDEM Bavaria sets milestone for early dementia detection
On the occasion of the 6th Bavarian Dementia Week from September 19-28, 2025, the research project digiDEM Bayern is setting a unique milestone for the early detection of dementia: Citizens can have their memory performance tested at 56 locations in all Bavarian administrative districts – close to home and free of charge. With this, the most extensive wave of dementia screening days to date &
Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon for Prof. Dr. med. Elmar Gräßel
Pioneer of dementia care and caregiver research: For his outstanding achievements in dementia research and his voluntary work, Prof. Dr. med. Elmar Gräßel was honored today with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award was presented by Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder to Prof. Dr. med.
