Gespräche zwischen Menschen mit Demenz und Robotern – bei vielen löst dieses Bild ein mulmiges Gefühl aus. Eine Studie kommt allerdings zu positiven Ergebnissen: Insbesondere durch den Einsatz von Gesprächsstrategien hätten die Probanden die Unterhaltungen mit Robotern genossen und seien sogar zu längeren Gesprächen animiert worden. Grundsätzlich haben Roboter nach …
Scottish professional footballers have a lower mortality rate than the general population, according to a recent retrospective study. However, they are more likely to die from neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. The link between contact and collision sports and neurodegenerative diseases has already been investigated in the past: studies have shown that sports like American football, ice hockey, or boxing are associated with...
Fahrtauglichkeit und Demenz – ein sensibles Thema. Einerseits sind Demenzerkrankungen häufig schon früh mit kognitiven und nicht-kognitiven Einschränkungen verbunden, was die Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr gefährdet. Andererseits stellt das Autofahren für viele Menschen eine besondere Form der Autonomie dar, so dass jeder Einzelfall abgewogen werden sollte. Eine aktuelle Übersicht zeigt, wie …
Professor Dr. med. Elmar Gräßel presented the „Digital Dementia Register Bavaria“ on December 2, 2019, at the Cham District Office in front of representatives from nursing homes, the medical profession, and volunteers. The head of the Center for Medical Supply Research at the University Hospital Erlangen was pleased with a successful event featuring lively discussion. Especially the participation of people from the...
December 2, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. As a care project for people with dementia and their relatives, one aspect is particularly important for the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry: to be represented throughout Bavaria, especially in rural regions. This is the only way to identify gaps in care and improve the situation for those affected. On December 2nd...
„I wish I had that earlier,“ said a relative about the planned digiDEM Bavaria services. She had to wait a long time for her husband's dementia diagnosis and then couldn't find any support services in the region. Around 70 visitors discussed the... at a specialist event on November 13, 2019, at the Deggendorf District Office.
11/13/2019 3:30 PM How can digiDEM Bavaria improve the care situation for people with dementia and their relatives? This is the topic of a lecture on 11/13/2019 at the Deggendorf District Office. As part of the "Gesundheitsregionplus" initiative, the Deggendorf district invites all interested parties, potential study participants, and cooperation partners such as nursing services, medical practices, and memory clinics. ...
How can research lead to better prevention? This question was also discussed at the Alzheimer Europe conference in The Hague from October 23-25. The focus was on measures related to various lifestyle areas that can reduce the risk of dementia. Tiia Ngandu addressed the effectiveness of such measures…
Shock, grief, fear – a dementia diagnosis represents an existential turning point for those affected and their loved ones. Professional support and targeted information are therefore all the more important – but they often take too long to arrive. Henry Brodaty, Professor of Aging and Mental Health, also reported this at the Alzheimer Europe conference in The Hague.
New technologies and e-health measures were among the focal points of this year's Alzheimer Europe conference, held from October 23rd-25th in The Hague. The focus was on the potential of e-health services and so-called „wearables.“ Marjolein de Vugt, Professor of Psychosocial Innovations in Dementia at Maastricht University Medical Center, emphasized in her presentation...
