Structured approach reduces depression and stress

Depressive symptoms and stress in caregivers, as well as behavioral symptoms in people with dementia, can be reduced. One approach for this is the so-called DICE strategy. Anxiety, depression, apathy, or wandering – dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are a major challenge for people with dementia, their family members, and caregivers. NPS lead to a higher...

Dementia prevention reduces risks

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...

Support without medication

Wie erfolgreich nicht-pharmakologische Maßnahmen für Menschen mit Demenz im Rahmen der Nachsorge nach einer Diagnosestellung sind, belegen immer mehr wissenschaftliche Arbeiten. “Nihilismus, Verzweiflung und Untätigkeit haben nach einer Demenzdiagnose keinen Platz.” Zu diesem Schluss kommen die Autor*innen eines Beitrags im Welt Alzheimer Report 2022. Auch wer mit der Diagnose Demenz …

Webinar: Dental Health and Dementia

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...

Webinar: The Right to (Not) Know a Dementia Diagnosis from a Medical Ethics Perspective

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...

Dementia risk opioid painkillers

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…

Higher health literacy promotes timely dementia diagnosis

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...

Technology use leads to learning success

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...