Whether for smartphones, tablets, or as a web-based application on a PC: For over four years, doctors have been able to prescribe so-called digital health applications (DiGA). However, since their introduction, DiGAs, which are intended to improve healthcare, have often been the cause of conflicts between the stakeholders involved, such as...
Digital technologies open up new possibilities in therapeutic work with older people – especially in memory work. In the context of life story-oriented conversations, personal memories are to be evoked with the help of images, videos, and objects. This can promote mental activity and increase the well-being of people with memory impairments. Such…
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…
To what extent are mobile health (mHealth) interventions on smartphones, supported by a coach, suitable for reducing dementia risk? Researchers investigated this with a focus on individuals aged 55 to 75 who had a high risk of dementia. The study included, on the one hand, population groups from Great Britain with a low socioeconomic status, and on the other hand, the general population in the greater area of...
People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have more than double the risk of falling. To what extent can digital technologies such as sensors, virtual reality systems, and apps therefore help to reduce both the risk of falling and the number of falls themselves? Researchers from...
Web-based digital services and mobile applications (apps) are increasingly finding their way into the care of people with dementia. These applications are not only aimed at those affected themselves – many services are also developed specifically for caregivers and relatives to support them in their caregiving. Which apps for caregivers...
People with cognitive impairments or dementia find it increasingly difficult to maintain their oral hygiene. Insufficient oral hygiene can lead to pneumonia, for example. This is where caregivers and relatives are called upon to better support those affected with dental care. Researchers from the USA have developed a...
Background: Currently, there are no curative treatment options for dementia. Therefore, the identification of (modifiable) risk factors is of great importance in order to delay or prevent the onset of the disease. Social isolation is a risk factor that can influence the development and progression of the disease. In order to implement targeted, preventive measures…
Background: In Germany, 701,000 people with cognitive impairments are cared for at home by family caregivers. Various support services can help family members cope with the increasing care needs of those affected and provide relief for family caregivers. However, international studies show that the uptake of support services tends to be low. To ensure that the use of …
