digiDEM Bavaria visits the Bavarian State Parliament

Prof. Dr. med. Elmar Gräßel and Prof. Dr. med. Peter Kolominsky-Rabas traveled to the Bavarian state capital of Munich for a presentation and information session in a very special setting. In the Maximilianeum, the seat of the Bavarian Parliament, the two digiDEM Bavaria project managers spoke on the current topic of „Care for People with Dementia in Bavaria.“ The digiDEM Bavaria project managers were happy to accept the invitation of State Parliament member Bernhard …

Early-onset dementia

When dementia occurs in people under the age of 65, it is referred to as early-onset dementia. It not only presents with medical and psychological particularities but also entails specific nursing care needs. In contrast to people with late-onset dementia, the disease progresses more aggressively, and cognitive decline advances more rapidly. Often, ...

Parkinson's Dementia: Comprehensive Symptom Assessment

Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. This requires individualized treatment, especially when, for example, motor or psychological symptoms and cognitive impairments occur. Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. To address the specific needs of patients and their caregivers with individualized…

Different forms of dementia and their progression – an overview

Dementia, as an umbrella term, does not describe a specific single disease but rather a so-called syndrome, meaning a combination of certain symptoms. However, depending on the form of dementia, the initial symptoms and disease progression vary. For this reason, the World Alzheimer Report 2022 has dedicated a separate chapter to different forms of dementia. This knowledge is important for both…

Webinar: Different forms of dementia and their progression - an overview

Dementia, as an umbrella term, does not describe a specific single disease but rather a so-called syndrome, meaning a combination of certain symptoms. However, depending on the form of dementia, the initial symptoms and disease progression vary. For this reason, the World Alzheimer Report 2022 has dedicated a separate chapter to different forms of dementia. This knowledge is important for both…