Early detection of dementia is important: Information event and testing day in Schwarzach
digiDEM Bavaria Project Assistant Petra Dlugosch provides information on dementia and conducts free memory tests. In Infranken.de, March 3, 2023
Project will help those affected
The BR report features, among others, digiDEM Bavaria project assistant Petra Dlugosch. In: BR24.de, 02/25/2023
Engaging all the senses in dementia care
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…
People with dementia: How can inclusion succeed?
Familiarity and a sense of belonging instead of stigma and shame: As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected and their caregivers to participate in social life. However, participation in social life strengthens those affected. No longer going to clubs, concerts, or to a…
Moving to a nursing home – but when?
When exactly is the right time to move into a care facility? There is no one-size-fits-all solution for people with dementia or for their caregivers and family members. It is helpful to pay attention to certain warning signs. At some point, every caregiver faces the far-reaching decision: Can I continue to …
Early-onset dementia
When dementia occurs in people under the age of 65, it is referred to as early-onset dementia. It not only presents with medical and psychological particularities but also entails specific nursing care needs. In contrast to people with late-onset dementia, the disease progresses more aggressively, and cognitive decline advances more rapidly. Often, ...
Parkinson's Dementia: Comprehensive Symptom Assessment
Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. This requires individualized treatment, especially when, for example, motor or psychological symptoms and cognitive impairments occur. Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. To address the specific needs of patients and their caregivers with individualized…
Different forms of dementia and their progression – an overview
Dementia, as an umbrella term, does not describe a specific single disease but rather a so-called syndrome, meaning a combination of certain symptoms. However, depending on the form of dementia, the initial symptoms and disease progression vary. For this reason, the World Alzheimer Report 2022 has dedicated a separate chapter to different forms of dementia. This knowledge is important for both…
Webinar: Different forms of dementia and their progression - an overview
Dementia, as an umbrella term, does not describe a specific single disease but rather a so-called syndrome, meaning a combination of certain symptoms. However, depending on the form of dementia, the initial symptoms and disease progression vary. For this reason, the World Alzheimer Report 2022 has dedicated a separate chapter to different forms of dementia. This knowledge is important for both…
Home care also has its positive aspects
The professional journal reports on the current research findings of Dr. Anna Pendergrass and Prof. Dr. Elmar Gräßel. In: Journal of Nursing Science, 02/01/2023
