Fahrtauglichkeit und Demenz – ein sensibles Thema. Einerseits sind Demenzerkrankungen häufig schon früh mit kognitiven und nicht-kognitiven Einschränkungen verbunden, was die Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr gefährdet. Andererseits stellt das Autofahren für viele Menschen eine besondere Form der Autonomie dar, so dass jeder Einzelfall abgewogen werden sollte. Eine aktuelle Übersicht zeigt, wie …
Shock, grief, fear – a dementia diagnosis represents an existential turning point for those affected and their loved ones. Professional support and targeted information are therefore all the more important – but they often take too long to arrive. Henry Brodaty, Professor of Aging and Mental Health, also reported this at the Alzheimer Europe conference in The Hague.
New technologies and e-health measures were among the focal points of this year's Alzheimer Europe conference, held from October 23rd-25th in The Hague. The focus was on the potential of e-health services and so-called „wearables.“ Marjolein de Vugt, Professor of Psychosocial Innovations in Dementia at Maastricht University Medical Center, emphasized in her presentation...
Screaming, insults, or even physical attacks – when people with dementia exhibit challenging behaviors, it often places a significant burden on relatives and caregivers. A recent network meta-analysis now concludes that non-pharmacological interventions such as exercise, massage, or music are more effective in this area than medication. It was published...
