Even before dementia occurs, biological changes in the brain can be detected early on. These include, for example, protein deposits known as beta-amyloid proteins. These can be detected using cerebrospinal fluid examinations or specialized imaging techniques. Can these findings lead to reliable conclusions about the development of a…
Hearing aids and cochlear implants prevent cognitive decline. Researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Hospital demonstrated this connection between hearing aid use and cognitive decline in a recent study. According to the study, the risk of long-term cognitive decline decreases by 19 percent when hearing aids are worn…
Soccer is fun, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. But what many don't know is that professional soccer players have a 1.62 times higher risk of developing dementia than the general population. However, only outfield players are exposed to this increased risk, not goalkeepers. The current study from Sweden included 6007 male individuals, in...
For what reasons are people with dementia admitted to the hospital? Researchers at the University of Bremen and the Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Clinic at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) have compiled the current state of research literature. However, they also know that hospital stays could be avoided if timely outpatient care for people with dementia were strengthened. ...
Poorer sleep quality and disrupted sleep-wake rhythms – do shift workers actually have a higher dementia risk? Chinese scientists have now assessed the dementia risk in shift workers. Nothing beats a restful sleep. However, more and more jobs operate around the clock, which often means shift work. Some studies suggest that...
How effective are cognitive trainings using information and communication technologies for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia? A female scientist and a male scientist from South Korea discovered something surprising in a review published in the fall of 2022. They recommend a specific training method that can delay the progression of dementia. Verbal fluency, ...
Nicht-medikamentöse Behandlungsformen rücken in der Demenzversorgung immer mehr in den Vordergrund. Eine Möglichkeit stellt dabei die Musiktherapie dar. Allerdings ist es für viele Menschen mit Demenz, die im häuslichen Umfeld leben, oftmals schwierig, an entsprechenden therapeutischen Angeboten teilzunehmen. Die internationale Forschungsstudie HOMESIDE untersucht daher die Wirkung von Musik- und Lesetherapie …
With a new compact brochure, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) provides information about its diverse digital services for people with cognitive impairments and dementia, family caregivers, volunteers, and interested parties. The brochure is available free of charge and can also be downloaded as a PDF document. Good advice is usually expensive when...
With a new compact brochure, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) provides information about its diverse digital services for people with cognitive impairments and dementia, family caregivers, volunteers, and interested parties. The brochure is available free of charge and can also be downloaded as a PDF document. Good advice is usually expensive when...
Nicht-medikamentöse Behandlungsformen rücken in der Demenzversorgung immer mehr in den Vordergrund. Eine Möglichkeit stellt dabei die Musiktherapie dar. Allerdings ist es für viele Menschen mit Demenz, die im häuslichen Umfeld leben, oftmals schwierig, an entsprechenden therapeutischen Angeboten teilzunehmen. Die internationale Forschungsstudie HOMESIDE untersucht daher die Wirkung von Musik- und Lesetherapie …
