„Striving for fairer measures“

Sterblichkeitsrate, Arztbesuche oder Krankenhausaufenthalte: Inwiefern spiegeln sich Unterschiede in der Qualität der Demenzversorgung auf dem Land und in der Stadt in der wissenschaftlichen Literatur wider? Forschende aus Kanada haben Unterschiede herausgefunden. Kanadische Forschende wollten es ganz genau wissen: Inwiefern spiegeln sich Unterschiede in der Qualität der Demenzversorgung auf dem Land …

Where to go – GP or neurology practice?

People with dementia in rural areas prefer to visit a general practitioner's office. In contrast, people with dementia living in urban areas more frequently consult medical specialists in the fields of neurology or neuropsychiatry. This was the conclusion reached by researchers at the University of Bremen who analyzed the healthcare utilization of 1.7 million individuals with statutory health insurance. In our...

Dementia screening day in Heiligenstadt: „It's helpful to gain clarity and certainty“

The premiere in Heiligenstadt in Upper Franconia and its three districts Siegritz, Teuchatz, and Hohenpölz was a success: The dementia screening day organized by digiDEM Bayern on Thursday, April 20, 2023, was very well attended. Many citizens had their memory performance checked free of charge with the help of a short scientific test. The hosts were digiDEM Bayern, the Digital Dementia Register Bavaria in Erlangen, and the market town of Heiligenstadt. „I am...

Dementia screening day in Heiligenstadt: „It's helpful to gain clarity and certainty“

The premiere in Heiligenstadt in Upper Franconia and its three districts Siegritz, Teuchatz, and Hohenpölz was a success: The dementia screening day organized by digiDEM Bayern on Thursday, April 20, 2023, was very well attended. Many citizens had their memory performance checked free of charge with the help of a short scientific test. The hosts were digiDEM Bayern, the Digital Dementia Register Bavaria in Erlangen, and the market town of Heiligenstadt. „I am...

Webinar: Home care also has its positive sides for those receiving care and their relatives

Caregivers and relatives often find their work in the home environment overwhelming or psychologically stressful. For example, they feel tired, overextended, and not sufficiently recognized for their actions. However, home care also has its positive aspects. This is the conclusion of a current study led by…