Not being able to go out with friends anymore or having to forgo the hike with the sports group: A study from the USA investigated the extent to which the restriction of the social life of informal caregivers affects their burden. For the well-being of informal caregivers, social...
Neuropsychiatric disorders, such as severe depression and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), frequently manifest cognitive symptoms – for example, difficulty concentrating and problems planning or organizing daily activities. As a result, those affected experience increased distress and a reduced quality of life. Furthermore, the symptoms can...
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support doctors in diagnosing dementia was shown in a study by US and Chinese scientists published in July 2024. The researchers addressed the question of to what extent AI can improve the accuracy of dementia diagnosis. Often, the exact diagnosis of dementia presents a...
As cognitive decline progresses in people with dementia, „Advance Care Planning“ (ACP) can be a valuable support for those affected as well as for their caregivers and relatives. This is because ACP helps to identify individual preferences for future treatment and document them in a structured manner. ...
When people with dementia and their caregivers search for information about dementia, they often use traditional search engines like Google or Bing. However, conversational platforms based on artificial intelligence, so-called chatbots, are increasingly being used. A language model like ChatGPT has been trained on billions of terms, words, and…
If memory declines in older adults, it can significantly impair their daily lives and quality of life. Researchers from China have therefore addressed an important question regarding this issue: To what extent is computer-based cognitive training (CCT) effective in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and...
Scientists from Canada and the US demonstrated how the physical well-being of people with dementia and people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be improved with the help of technology. Among other things, they identified the various types of interventions from technology-based group exercises for people with dementia or MCI and…
Portable, environmentally friendly, and useful for many purposes: A study from Norway describes how digital tools for people with MCI and dementia have evolved. How important it is to verify knowledge and create new knowledge is shown by a current study from Norway. Researchers there were interested in how...
Developing digital support services for people with dementia and their relatives is one of digiDEM Bayern's main goals. One of the digital services is now a real classic. The digiDEM Bayern caregiver traffic light is a free and scientifically based online self-test that caregivers can complete in just a few minutes. Women are among the...
Digital offerings provide various benefits for people with cognitive impairments and their loved ones. They are location-independent, always available, and can particularly complement and expand existing services in rural areas. The most important goal of digiDEM Bavaria is to improve the living situation of people with memory impairments and dementia and their caregivers. …
