Of Classic Cars and „Moths in the Head“

Wie die Solo-Künstlerin Leah Weigand ihre beruflichen und privaten Erfahrungen mit Demenz verarbeitet, sehen und hören Sie in den beiden Videos „Oldtimer“ und „Vergessenslücken“. Leah Weigand steht seit 2017 auf den Poetry Slam-Bühnen des deutschsprachigen Raums. Unter anderem erreichte sie 2022 das Finale der deutschsprachigen Poetry Slam-Meisterschaften in Wien. In …

People with Dementia – Personally

Gesellschaftliche Teilhabe ist auch für Menschen mit Demenz und ihre pflegenden Angehörigen wichtig. Oft fehlt jedoch das Wissen über die Erkrankung und das Verständnis für Betroffene. Daher möchten wir in diesem Webinar Menschen mit Demenz eine Stimme geben. Bei Simone wurde eine Demenz diagnostiziert. Ihr Berufsleben musste sie aufgrund der …

Also think of „the thirds“

Dental prosthetics play a very important role in preventing cognitive impairment. What's more, „the third teeth“ act as a protective factor for the cognitive functions of patients with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. This is the conclusion of a systematic review from India. Not only nutrition and dental health have a central influence...

How does the dentist treat dementia-sensitively?

To what extent are dental practice equipment and consultation processes appropriately adapted for the treatment of patients with dementia? What specific circumstances are present in the dental treatment of people with dementia? A team of researchers at Göttingen University Medical Center addressed these and other questions. The aim of the study was to gain more insight into…

Don't skip dental visits after a dementia diagnosis

Once a dementia diagnosis is made, many affected individuals discontinue their dental care. This has been discovered by researchers in two studies from Sweden and Canada. Scientists from Switzerland and Germany recommend special training concepts for improved oral hygiene. As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected to maintain their...

Risk factor: Neglected oral hygiene

US-American and Canadian scientists have proven: There is a connection between specific bacteria in the oral cavity and the occurrence of various forms of dementia. In their study, they also examined the mortality of Alzheimer's patients. The bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), which is often considered one of the main culprits for periodontal disease and...