Background: Social isolation, defined by the number and quality of social networks, is among the modifiable risk factors influencing the development and course of dementia [1]. In addition, an increase in social isolation is also significantly associated with the development of loneliness [2], another risk factor for...
Background: For people with dementia to be actively involved in care planning, early discussion of care planning topics is of central importance [1]. The concept of so-called Advance Care Planning (ACP) offers a promising way to take their individual wishes regarding end-of-life care and treatment into account [2]. …
Background: Tailored information about dementia can relieve caregivers of people with cognitive impairments [1]. It is known that the information needs of caregivers adapt over the course of the illness or depending on the severity of the disease [1]. However, less research has been done on whether the health information sources also adapt in this process...
Background: Falls among older adults are considered one of the leading causes of physical disability and are also associated with higher rates of illness and mortality. Approximately 30–40% of people over the age of 65 fall once a year, and the risk of falling is twice as high for people with dementia compared to those without dementia [1, 2]. …
Most people in need of care long for a home that allows them the greatest possible freedom and independence. Shared living arrangements with outpatient care are another option for people with dementia who can no longer live independently at home. This is especially true when moving to a residential care facility is not desired. In …
Dementias can be associated with an increased urge to move, which can pose certain dangers. When people with cognitive impairments leave their homes and wander outdoors, their risk of fractures or other injuries increases. This is a very worrying situation for caregivers. To what extent the still young technology...
Sleep deprivation has long been recognized as a significant problem. Researchers from the USA have demonstrated why older women, in particular, should pay attention to getting enough sleep. This is because sleep duration predicts future risk for cognitive impairment, including dementia. Did you know that the first experimental study on sleep deprivation in humans was conducted in 1896…
Norwegian researchers have investigated the link between age at menopause, age at first menstruation, and the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Dementia affects women more often than men worldwide. Therefore, experts increasingly recognize that dementia prevention is a central priority for global...
Researchers from Ireland and Sweden have discovered that women who suffer from pregnancy poisoning appear to have a significantly increased future risk of vascular dementia. If dementia develops later in life, it may have been pre-empted in younger years, for example, during pregnancy. It has long been known...
Korean researchers investigated whether there is a connection between migraines and dementia. After analyzing data from more than 11,000 dementia patients and over 45,700 control subjects, they found that women with a history of migraines have an increased risk of dementia. Generally, there is increasing evidence that women and men experience different...
