People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have more than double the risk of falling. To what extent can digital technologies such as sensors, virtual reality systems, and apps therefore help to reduce both the risk of falling and the number of falls themselves? Researchers from...
Web-based digital services and mobile applications (apps) are increasingly finding their way into the care of people with dementia. These applications are not only aimed at those affected themselves – many services are also developed specifically for caregivers and relatives to support them in their caregiving. Which apps for caregivers...
People with cognitive impairments or dementia find it increasingly difficult to maintain their oral hygiene. Insufficient oral hygiene can lead to pneumonia, for example. This is where caregivers and relatives are called upon to better support those affected with dental care. Researchers from the USA have developed a...
Demenz-Apps können immer und überall genutzt werden, besonders in der Demenzpflege werden sie immer wichtiger. Doch wie benutzerfreundlich sind diese speziellen digitalen Gesundheitsanwendungen eigentlich? Welche Funktionen bieten sie? Erfüllen sie die zentralen Aspekte von Datenschutz und Sicherheit? In einer Übersichtsarbeit von Oktober 2023 haben kanadische Wissenschaftler*innen insgesamt 44 bereits erforschte …
Comprehensive dementia care includes care that engages all the senses. The benefits of such measures are clear: they improve the quality of life for people with dementia and can also reduce the burden on caregivers. Sensory health is of central importance for people with dementia. It is…
