Shame, anger, and helplessness – Family members dealing with sexually inappropriate behavior in dementia

Sexually inappropriate behaviors are among the most challenging accompanying symptoms of dementia, yet they are often experienced as a taboo topic in everyday care. A recent international review has now systematically investigated how caregivers experience these situations and what effects they have on daily life, relationships, and care. Sexually inappropriate behaviors in dementia include, among others...

When sleep becomes a burden for the brain: Sleep apnea increases Alzheimer's risk

Restless and disturbed sleep is more than just a burden in everyday life – it could also have long-term consequences for brain health. A recent study by a research group from New York investigated the connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition characterized by breathing pauses during the night, and the...

The Live-In Model: Opportunities and Challenges in Dementia Care

Live-in caregivers who reside in the homes of individuals with dementia for a limited period can provide significant relief for family members and informal caregivers. These „live-in helpers,“ often referred to as „24-hour caregivers,“ typically do not have formal nursing training and are primarily intended to provide support with household tasks and daily care. Often the case...

Digital Health Applications – The Future of Healthcare?

With the Digital Health Applications Act (DVG), which came into force on December 19, 2019, digital health applications (DiGAs) can be prescribed by doctors and financed by statutory health insurance. However, since the introduction of DiGA coverage, two issues have been at the center of a dispute between the stakeholders involved: scientifically proven efficacy and...

How much does care for clients and their relatives cost?

Family members, friends, or neighbors most often care for and look after people with cognitive impairments – usually at home and unpaid. This care provided by non-professional individuals is also called informal care. While the costs of informal care for dementia have been well-researched, reliable data on people with MCI is still lacking. Out of...