Smoking, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure, for example, are risk factors for dementia that can be influenced. Vision loss is also considered a modifiable risk factor. Researchers from the USA have now discovered: declining vision and eye diseases such as cataracts and myopia are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's dementia and related...
Blood biomarker tests and cognitive screenings: How are these tests for early dementia detection actually perceived by the public? What experiences have older people had with them? In a US study published in January 2025, researchers uncovered interesting findings. How familiar are US citizens aged 65 to 80 with...
The goal of digiDEM Bavaria is to improve the long-term living situation of people with dementia and their caregivers – especially in rural regions. To this end, we survey people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and their caregivers about the course of their illness and their…
The goal of digiDEM Bavaria is to improve the long-term living situation of people with dementia and their caregivers – especially in rural regions. To this end, we survey people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and their caregivers about the course of their illness and their…
The Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) has reached a new high with 2,500 participants from all over Bavaria. This makes the dementia research project the largest dementia registry in Germany and one of the most extensive long-term data collection projects in dementia research in the European Union (EU). In the project, funded by the Bavarian State Ministry...
Hearing loss in old age is a widespread symptom – about a third of all affected individuals are at least 65 years old. However, only a few people with hearing loss use a hearing aid. Untreated hearing loss not only impairs daily life and can therefore reduce quality of life, but is also associated with other health problems such as...
How do loneliness and social isolation affect the life satisfaction of people with dementia and their spouses? And to what extent does loneliness or social isolation influence each other's life satisfaction? A study from Great Britain reports on these experiences. How people with dementia and their caregivers...
Digital technologies have long been widespread and reach a wide variety of user groups. To what extent digital technologies can help prevent social isolation and loneliness in people with dementia is hardly or little researched. We present two studies that shed light on this. The appeal from scientists from Great Britain and…
How can the loneliness of seniors be combated – with scientific evidence? A review by researchers from the USA provides valuable insights for policymakers, among others, so that corresponding programs and support services can be provided flexibly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of „loneliness among seniors“ received a lot of attention...
Those who are socially engaged and well-connected can lower their risk of dementia. Researchers from Australia understand the general concept of social engagement as a health-promoting activity „that should be encouraged in our society.“ For many years, researchers focused on developing new drugs and therapies that would slow the progression...
