Is forgetfulness in old age normal? Or is it a sign of dementia? In conjunction with the 5th Bavarian Dementia Week, taking place from September 20th to September 29th, 2024, digiDEM Bayern is once again drawing attention to the increasingly important topic of early dementia detection. Around Dementia Week, the scientists at digiDEM Bayern have organized a total of 17 dementia screening days...
SPOTLIGHT – New Medications for Dementia – this is the name of our new series on new active ingredients for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. We want to shed „spotlight“ on the multifaceted topic of „New Dementia Medications and Challenges for Everyday Care.“ These new medications are intended for people in the early stages of the disease or in the mild phase...
Alongside hearing loss, high blood pressure, and diabetes, social isolation in older adults is one of the modifiable risk factors that can contribute to the development of dementia. An interdisciplinary research team from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has now investigated the connection between social isolation and cognitive impairment. The results show: people with cognitive impairments have a high...
Alongside hearing loss, high blood pressure, and diabetes, social isolation in older adults is one of the modifiable risk factors that can contribute to the development of dementia. An interdisciplinary research team from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has now investigated the connection between social isolation and cognitive impairment. The results show: people with cognitive impairments have a high...
Those who sleep too little or irregularly have a higher risk of developing dementia. This was the conclusion reached by researchers from the USA. In a study conducted over a longer period, they questioned 826 participants about their sleep habits and also performed neuropsychological examinations. Scientists have for a long time been linking...
Strawberries are among the most popular seasonal fruits of the spring and summer months. Fortunately, they are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. A study published in the journal Nutrients shows that regular consumption can contribute to a reduction in the risk of dementia. It has long been known that certain modifiable...
Ob im Beruf, in der Freizeit oder im Ruhestand: Wer zu viel Zeit im Sitzen verbringt, erhöht das Risiko, an einer Demenz zu erkranken. Zu diesem Ergebnis gelangten Forschende aus Japan und USA. Sie haben die Daten von zusammengenommen rund 140.000 Erwachsenen ausgewertet. Gesundes Altern zeichnet sich dadurch aus, auch …
Many schools are named after him. With the invention of the cheeky mythical creature Sams, he created a true children's book classic exactly 50 years ago: The author Paul Maar is a distinguished children's book author, illustrator, screenwriter, and playwright. He has received awards including the German Children's and Young Adult Literature Prize, the Bavarian Theatre Award, the…
Hitzewallungen oder Schlafstörungen – befinden sich Frauen in den Wechseljahren, ziehen manche eine Hormonersatztherapie in Erwägung, um in der Menopause Nebenwirkungen und Beschwerden einzudämmen. In einer Studie aus Dänemark, die im angesehenen British Medical Journal veröffentlicht wurde, stellten Forschende nun fest: Die kombinierte Östrogen-Gestagen-Hormontherapie ist mit einem erhöhten Demenzrisiko verbunden. …
Das menschliche Gehirn verfügt über eine besondere Fähigkeit. Es kann zum Beispiel Schädigungen durch Krankheiten oder Alterungsprozesse ausgleichen. Auf diese Weise bildet sich eine lebenslange „kognitive Reserve“. Diese muss man jedoch aufbauen, etwa durch lebenslanges Lernen. Wie die kognitive Reserve mit leichter kognitiver Beeinträchtigung (Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI) und Demenz …
