Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be a precursor to dementia. However, in some cases, MCI reverses, and the cognitive state of those affected normalizes. The progression of MCI remains a mystery to researchers. A recent study from Sweden has investigated this. Scientists...
Research partners from all over Bavaria are currently interviewing people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their family caregivers for digiDEM Bayern. To support and guide them as best as possible, we regularly offer an open video discussion group: the “digiDEM Dialogue.” How do I best start the interviews? How ...
Why do some people cope better with crises and stressful events than others? One reason could be that they possess greater psychological resilience. Resilience is also important in the context of dementia. It can help those affected adapt to the drastic changes resulting from the illness. In our…
Science Explained in an Understandable Way: In our webinar series digiDEM Bayern Science Watch LIVE, scientists from the project team regularly explain a focus topic from international dementia research and are available live for questions. After eleven webinars, we are taking a brief interim look back here. Science Watch LIVE was launched in early April in response to the...
Data protection is of utmost importance at digiDEM Bavaria: For example, the data for the dementia registry is encrypted so that the interviewed individuals cannot be identified. The highest security standards also apply to virtual interviews: they are conducted using the video conferencing service “Jitsi”. It is one of the few conference systems that is approved by the...
The digiDEM Bavaria care project aims to improve the situation for people with dementia and their caregivers, especially in rural areas, through its digital services and a digital patient registry. An online survey by digiDEM among providers in Bavaria has shown that there is currently a large gap in digital services...
Before the start of the pilot phase on July 1, 2020, the digiDEM Bavaria research partners received comprehensive training. The training sessions took place live and digitally, via a dedicated, data-protection-compliant digiDEM server. They were conducted using the video conferencing service „Jitsi.“ The digiDEM Bavaria team was able to recruit research partners from institutions in all administrative districts of Bavaria for the pilot phase, including care facilities and…
It's meant to strengthen the ability to overcome crises and cope with profound experiences without lasting damage: psychological resilience. In our webinar, we explain the fundamentals of the resilience concept. You can watch the webinar again here. We welcome feedback in the comments! Here you can...
“Liebe ist alles”, sagte ein Witwer bei einer Studie über Liebe, Sexualität und Intimität von Menschen mit Demenz in Pflegeheimen und ihren Ehepartnern, bevor er anfing zu weinen. Bei anderen Befragten wurden Dilemmata deutlich, etwa zwischen dem Wunsch, den Partner mit Demenz zu beschützen und eigenen intimen Bedürfnissen Bewohner*innen von …
Für Pflegekräfte sind sexuelle Bedürfnisse von Heim-Bewohnern mit Demenz häufig ein Dilemma. Sie müssen abwägen zwischen dem Schutz der Betroffenen, die mitunter nicht mehr kommunizieren und für sich selbst entscheiden können, und deren Recht auf Eigenständigkeit, Intimität und Wohlbefinden. Britische Forscher haben Pflegekräfte zu diesem Spannungsfeld befragt. Tushna Vandravala von …
