People with dementia have the right to make decisions for themselves for as long as possible and thus lead a largely independent life. However, as the dementia progresses, their own judgment declines. At a certain point, those affected can no longer properly assess the consequences of their actions – and consequently, legally binding transactions...
Feeling cared for and valued does most people good. However, emotional support is especially important for people with dementia. This is because experienced compassion and understanding, as well as care, play an important role in life expectancy. German scientists have come to this conclusion. In a recent study, they...
Most laxatives are available over-the-counter, and their use is widespread. However, researchers from China see a connection between the continuous use of laxatives and an increased risk of all types of dementia. Chronic constipation is a common issue in the population, especially among older people. Approximately 40 percent of...
When and to what extent do people with dementia harm themselves? To gain insights into this, Australian researchers collected and analyzed numerous data over a 13-year period. According to their findings, men with dementia and individuals with complex psychiatric profiles were at the greatest risk of self-harm. The diagnosis...
Those who speak two languages their entire lives can protect themselves from cognitive decline. This is the conclusion of a study from India, a multilingual country where 122 major and 22 official languages, as well as 1599 other languages, are spoken. The aim of the current study was to investigate a possible connection...
Memory clinics are of central importance for the early diagnosis of dementia. These highly specialized facilities enable diagnosis according to current medical standards. An interdisciplinary research team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has now investigated the accessibility of memory clinics in Bavaria and thus the travel time from home to the nearest memory clinic. ...
Memory clinics are of central importance for the early diagnosis of dementia. These highly specialized facilities enable diagnosis according to current medical standards. An interdisciplinary research team at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has now investigated the accessibility of memory clinics in Bavaria and thus the travel time from home to the nearest memory clinic. ...
Web-based cognitive training and cognitive stimulation are intended to help improve memory performance in patients with mild to severe dementia. However, how helpful are computer-based training programs that those affected can use independently and without the support of caregivers and relatives? To what extent is the benefit scientifically proven? This was investigated by the institute...
Concurrently with our first screening day in Kaufbeuren on March 14, 2024, citizens in Mindelheim also accepted the invitation to have their memory performance checked free of charge. 17 people took advantage of the offer. We were actively supported by the team of our cooperation partner Wolfgang Vater, social gerontologist and facility manager of the Blaue Blume action and meeting center...
59 Bürgerinnen und Bürger kamen am 14. März 2024 zu unserem 1. Demenz-Screeningtag in Kaufbeuren und haben ihre Gedächtnisleistung testen lassen. Das große Interesse an den kostenlosen Gedächtnistests zeigt, wie wichtig es den Menschen ist, frühzeitig Gewissheit zu erlangen: Auch in Kaufbeuren waren alle Screeningtermine frühzeitig ausgebucht. Unser herzlicher Dank …
