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...
The digiDEM Bavaria Knowledge Test on Dementia strengthens health literacy for everyone. Because those who are well-informed and broaden their educational horizons, regardless of age, are better at taking care of their own health and the health of others. Professionals in the healthcare and social services sector benefit from technology-based dementia training. The free online knowledge test on Alzheimer's dementia is becoming increasingly popular...
Whether it's making tea, using a smartphone, or operating an app: people with mild to moderate dementia can learn or relearn how to use technology. This was the conclusion of a Dutch study. In their study, the scientists evaluated and analyzed a total of 16 studies. The focus of the research interest was...
A current, large-scale study from Denmark shows how Covid-19 affects the frequency of neurological diseases. According to the study, Covid-19 patients have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease than people who tested negative for coronavirus. The study on the long-term effects of Covid-19 analyzed the electronic health data of nearly 920,000 Danes aged 18 and over, who in the...
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. ...
The first regional dementia population screening in Germany met with great interest. On the screening day of digiDEM Bavaria, many citizens in Thüngersheim near Würzburg in Lower Franconia took advantage of the short distances and the opportunity to have their cognitive performance checked free of charge with the help of a short scientific test. digiDEM Bavaria, the Digital Dementia Registry, had invited people to participate...
„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...
„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...
To know what time it is, a glance at the clock is enough. But which type of clock makes it easier for people with dementia to read the time? The analog dial or the digital display? A new study from Japan on dementia-friendly watch design answers this question. People with dementia are daily and multiple...
“Alexa, what's the weather like today?” or “Siri, please play Beethoven's 5th Symphony!”: Digital voice assistants, so-called chatbots, are now widespread. How can they support people with dementia and their caregivers? A current study addresses this question. On the one hand, the number of internet-based services...
