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...
The risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia is higher for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But to what extent is it possible to predict the progression to Alzheimer's dementia at all? Why can this be an important factor? An accurate prediction could help doctors in their decision-making regarding treatment of...
Dementias can be associated with an increased urge to move, which can pose certain dangers. When people with cognitive impairments leave their homes and wander outdoors, their risk of fractures or other injuries increases. This is a very worrying situation for caregivers. To what extent the still young technology...
Direkt vor Ort oder über einen Livestream zuhören: Expertinnen und Experten aus ganz Deutschland beleuchten am Donnerstag, 23. November 2023, im Rahmen des öffentlichen Teils der Tagung „Häusliche Pflege – Herausforderungen, Konsequenzen und Perspektiven“ zahlreiche Fragen zu diesem Thema. Die Tagung richtet sich an pflegende An- und Zugehörige, Betroffene, Fachleute …
In the summer of 2022, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry (digiDEM Bayern), which is affiliated with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), held its first free dementia screening day. Now the scientists are celebrating a special anniversary. The 55th dementia screening day in Bavaria took place in Würzburg. The offer, in the form of a short scientific test, was taken by...
International Dementia Research: At the 33rd Alzheimer Europe Conference in Helsinki, digiDEM Bavaria scientists presented their latest research findings to a large audience. See, listen, exchange: More than 1,100 people from 48 countries attended the 33rd Alzheimer Europe Conference, which took place in Helsinki, Finland, from October 16-19. Among the participants…
digiDEM Bavaria in Berlin: Under the congress motto „Health Services Research – Engine of Evidence-Based Health Policy,“ the digiDEM Bavaria team participated in the 22nd German Congress for Health Services Research (DKVF). The scientific meeting took place from October 4th to 6th, 2023. Health services researchers focus on the „last mile“ in the healthcare system. For example, they research whether new…
The online questionnaire „digiDEM Bayern DEMAND®“ is the focus of the report by Cathrin Kuhl, editor at Frankenfernsehen in Nuremberg. With camerawoman Katharina Mitrov, she visited digiDEM Bayern to speak with Nikolas Dietzel, the co-developer of the online questionnaire. A special support service helps people with dementia and their caregivers and relatives, who...
