Not only consider dementia risk, but also analyze protective factors that reduce the risk of Alzheimer's dementia: Researchers from Canada and Sweden have investigated whether there are gender-specific differences regarding the so-called cognitive reserve. There is frequent discussion of risk factors that can promote the development of Alzheimer's dementia (AD). „Factors that the AD risk..."
Most people in need of care long for a home that allows them the greatest possible freedom and independence. Shared living arrangements with outpatient care are another option for people with dementia who can no longer live independently at home. This is especially true when moving to a residential care facility is not desired. In …
E-prescription, electronic patient record (ePA), or e-medication plans (eMP) – what are the challenges in implementing the numerous applications of the Telematics Infrastructure (TI)? And how are these applications accepted by the public and various healthcare providers? To find out, the ‚TI Model Region Franconia‘ is testing and piloting the various TI applications with...
Starting in July 2025, connection to the telematics infrastructure (TI) will be mandatory by law for outpatient and inpatient care. The goal is to reduce bureaucracy in daily professional life with the help of a network for secure and fast data transmission. In this way, the TI is intended to help caregivers gain more time resources. This can benefit...
People with dementia have the right to make decisions for themselves for as long as possible and thus lead a largely independent life. However, as the dementia progresses, their own judgment declines. At a certain point, those affected can no longer properly assess the consequences of their actions – and consequently, legally binding transactions...
An advance directive preemptively regulates which medical measures should be taken or excluded in an emergency. It applies when the patient can no longer express their will or is incapacitated. However, the wishes expressed can be revoked later, either verbally or even through non-verbal behavior. This is one of the...
Demenzerkrankungen erkennen, behandeln und vorbeugen: Wissenschaftlich fundierte, sogenannte evidenzbasierte Informationen liefert hierzu die neue ‚S3-Leitlinie Demenzen‘ vom November 2023. Mit Hilfe konkreter Handlungsempfehlungen soll die Qualität der Behandlung und der Betreuung von Betroffenen verbessert werden. Die Leitlinie richtet sich an alle Berufsgruppen, die in der Versorgung von Menschen mit Demenz …
Wärmende Sonnenstrahlen, duftendes Parfum, leises Vogelgezwitscher – im Alltag werden viele verschiedene Sinne angesprochen. Wenn der Anblick eines Weizenfeldes gleichzeitig den Geschmack von frisch gebackenem Brot hervorruft, vermischen sich verschiedene Sinneseindrücke und werden zu einer gesamten Wahrnehmung – man spricht dabei von einer sogenannten ‚Synästhesie‘. Im Webinar werden die beiden Konzepte …
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…
