Assessing Driving Fitness in People with Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review Background: Dementia often presents with symptoms that compromise driving safety [1]. In Germany, there is currently no regular, standardized assessment of driving fitness for people with dementia (PwD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) using evidence-based methods. Even though due to the high prevalence of dementia...
Background: In Germany, 70% of people with dementia (PWD) are cared for at home by a family caregiver (FC)[1]. As PWD’s need for care increases as the disease progresses, FCs are exposed to an increased risk of strain and stress[2]. Support services can provide targeted relief for family caregivers in the caregiving situation[3]. To ensure targeted support for family caregivers …
Too much sugar or salt, too little fruit and vegetables – there's already a lot of insight into which foods can influence the risk of cognitive impairment. But what role do dietary habits, such as the frequency and timing of meals, actually play? Chinese researchers investigated this and...
Lots of vegetables, fish, nuts, and olive oil – these are the main components of the Mediterranean diet. Studies suggest that this way of eating can reduce the risk of dementia. In contrast, high amounts of sugar, fat, and processed foods with red meat can be harmful to brain health. This is also indicated by a recent study from Spain. A research team led by...
Nutrition is also an important factor in the prevention of dementia. Too much sugar or salt can be harmful, while fruits and vegetables can have a protective effect. The influence of spices has so far been little researched. What role do they play in the development of Alzheimer's? A study summarizes the…
The number of overweight and obese people in Germany has been increasing for years. The proportion of diabetes cases, for which obesity is one of the main risk factors, is also steadily rising. Studies have already shown that diabetes increases the likelihood of developing dementia. However, people without diabetes also have a higher risk of dementia...
Good news regarding the Bavarian Demenzwoche (Dementia Week), which runs from September 17th to 26th: The Bavarian State Chamber of Apothecaries (BLAK) is supporting the project „Digital Dementia Register Bavaria“ (digiDEM Bayern). The dementia research project aims to improve the living conditions of people with dementia and their relatives. The collaboration will be brought to life with the...
“Alexa, what's the weather like today?” or “Siri, please play Beethoven's 5th Symphony!”: Digital voice assistants, so-called chatbots, are now widespread. How can they support people with dementia and their caregivers? A current study addresses this question. On the one hand, the number of internet-based services...
People with advanced dementia have a predominantly good quality of life. This is true regardless of whether the disease started early or late in life, or whether they are cared for at home or in a nursing home. This is the conclusion reached by scientists at the Technical University of Munich. Prof. Janine Diehl-Schmid, …
Physical activity can help you stay mentally fit as well. At least, that's what some studies suggest – others doubt this conclusion. French scientists have found that certain types of exercise have a more positive effect than others. For example, household chores. Does physical activity like aerobics, for instance, protect against cognitive decline? This is ...
