Die Frage, ob eine Hormontherapie in den Wechseljahren das Alzheimer-Risiko beeinflusst, beschäftigt Forschung und Medizin seit Jahrzehnten und lieferte bislang widersprüchliche Ergebnisse. Ein internationales Team aus New York und Florenz hat nun in der bislang umfangreichsten Zusammenfassung des Forschungsstands erstmals ausgewertet, ob es einen Unterschied macht, wann Frauen mit einer …
45 Prozent der Demenzerkrankungen könnten durch präventive Maßnahmen verhindert werden. Diese Zahl nennt die Lancet Kommission (Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care), die 2024 in einer vielbeachteten Publikation 14 beeinflussbare Risikofaktoren identifiziert hat. Wie jedoch gelingt es, Menschen dabei zu unterstützen, ihre individuellen Risikofaktoren zu bestimmen und gezielt …
digiDEM Bayern recognized as a best practice example for dementia research in Europe – 6,500 people have already had their cognitive performance tested. The Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern) has been highlighted as a best practice example in dementia care in a Europe-wide overview by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). The report „Future-Proofing..."
Die Versorgung von Menschen mit Demenz ist vielschichtig: Sie umfasst eine zeitgerechte Diagnostik, eine individuelle Behandlung und die bedarfsgerechte Inanspruchnahme professioneller Pflegedienste sowie informeller Pflege durch Angehörige. Auf den ersten Blick sind dies vor allem medizinische und soziale Faktoren, doch auch die ökonomische Dimension der Demenzversorgung gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung. …
In a partnership, you often know what the other person is thinking or feeling without words. You share a common world that has developed over many years through experiences and habits. But what happens to this special connection when a partner develops dementia? Dr. Anna-Eva…
Restless and disturbed sleep is more than just a burden in everyday life – it could also have long-term consequences for brain health. A recent study by a research group from New York investigated the connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition characterized by breathing pauses during the night, and the...
Live-in caregivers who reside in the homes of individuals with dementia for a limited period can provide significant relief for family members and informal caregivers. These „live-in helpers,“ often referred to as „24-hour caregivers,“ typically do not have formal nursing training and are primarily intended to provide support with household tasks and daily care. Often the case...
Due to demographic change, chronic and costly diseases such as dementia are becoming an increasing societal challenge. To address this development, knowledge about the regional development in the number of people with dementia is required. Based on this data, for example, care capacities, medical infrastructure, and support services for people with...
A dementia illness does not only affect cognitive performance or the ability to manage daily life. It can also impact one's own identity, which is characterized by changes in professional, familial, and social roles. These personality changes often harbor anxieties and uncertainties about the...
How can the medical and nursing care of people with dementia be better aligned with their wishes and values? A recent systematic review by the digiDEM Bavaria team shows: Advance Care Planning (ACP) can make an important contribution to this if it is implemented early and in a structured manner. ACP refers to a continuous process...
