Up to 40 percent of dementia cases are linked to risk factors that can be changed. These include, for example, lifestyle, stress, diet, and vascular diseases. The preventive potential is therefore significant. Closing existing knowledge gaps about risk factors also has a preventive effect. A Finnish long-term study has revealed a number of positive...
An increasing number of scientific studies demonstrate the success of non-pharmacological measures for people with dementia in the context of post-diagnosis care. „Nihilism, despair, and inaction have no place after a dementia diagnosis.“ This is the conclusion reached by the authors of an article in the World Alzheimer Report 2022. Even those who receive a dementia diagnosis...
Gute Tage wechseln sich mit schlechten Tagen ab, sagt Simone. Sie hat Demenz und gilt mit ihren heute 56 Jahren als früherkrankt. Bevor die Diagnose gestellt wurde, war die studierte Betriebswirtschaftlerin als Unternehmerin tätig. Bis ihre Demenz diagnostiziert wurde, war es ein langer Weg. Im Jahr 2020 stellte sie sich …
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 im kommenden Webinar Menschen mit Demenz eine Stimme geben. Bei Simone wurde eine Demenz diagnostiziert. Ihr Berufsleben musste sie aufgrund der …
Even small children learn how important thorough and regular brushing is. However, good oral hygiene contributes not only to sparkling white teeth and fresh breath. There are some scientific studies that have identified insufficient oral hygiene and untreated dental diseases as risk factors for the development of dementia. This is because inflammation in the...
There is no cure for dementia diseases yet. Only the symptoms of dementia can be favorably influenced by non-pharmacological and pharmacological means. Therefore, the question arises whether those who may be affected should seek information about their own dementia diagnosis or not. There are scientific reasons that speak in favor of a timely diagnosis. This way, those affected can...
People between the ages of 75 and 80 have a greater risk of developing dementia if they take opioids. This is supported by a study from Israel, which analyzed the health data of 14 percent of the total population. Despite an increasing number of opioid prescriptions for older adults, there has been little…
Japanese scientists showed: A timely dementia diagnosis presupposes corresponding knowledge about dementia and the willingness to undergo regular early detection. To be prepared for dealing with dementia, especially in times of digitalization, certain skills are needed, which can be summarized under the term health literacy. Health literacy means acquiring information...
Healthcare and social work practitioners must be adequately trained and aware of the challenges that dementia presents. Technology-supported educational offerings can have a positive impact on the dementia knowledge, skills, and attitudes of care professionals. Whether dementia-specific knowledge among healthcare and social work practitioners is achieved with technology-based...
A study from the Belgian region of Flanders shows how successfully knowledge gaps surrounding dementia prevention can be closed. It proves that public health campaigns can increase dementia awareness. Belgian scientists investigated how successful broadening one's horizons of knowledge can be. Initially, 65 percent of the population in Flanders, Belgium knew...
