digiDEM Bavaria in Erlangen receives grant notification for 2.5 million euros
Das Bayerische Gesundheitsministerium verlängert die Laufzeit des Projektes digiDEM Bayern. In: NN.de, 29.11.2022
Webinar: Dementia Patients – On a Personal Level
Gesellschaftliche Teilhabe ist auch für Menschen mit Demenz und ihre pflegenden Angehörigen wichtig. Oft fehlt jedoch das Wissen über die Erkrankung und das Verständnis für Betroffene. Daher möchten wir im kommenden Webinar Menschen mit Demenz eine Stimme geben. Bei Simone wurde eine Demenz diagnostiziert. Ihr Berufsleben musste sie aufgrund der …
Also think of „the thirds“
Dental prosthetics play a very important role in preventing cognitive impairment. What's more, „the third teeth“ act as a protective factor for the cognitive functions of patients with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. This is the conclusion of a systematic review from India. Not only nutrition and dental health have a central influence...
How does the dentist treat dementia-sensitively?
To what extent are dental practice equipment and consultation processes appropriately adapted for the treatment of patients with dementia? What specific circumstances are present in the dental treatment of people with dementia? A team of researchers at Göttingen University Medical Center addressed these and other questions. The aim of the study was to gain more insight into…
Don't skip dental visits after a dementia diagnosis
Once a dementia diagnosis is made, many affected individuals discontinue their dental care. This has been discovered by researchers in two studies from Sweden and Canada. Scientists from Switzerland and Germany recommend special training concepts for improved oral hygiene. As dementia progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for those affected to maintain their...
Cognitive decline affects oral health
Memory loss, attention deficits, or deterioration of motor skills: Regular oral hygiene posed a challenge for older people with dementia. A team of Italian researchers explored the current state of oral health, the connection between periodontal status and dementia, and the need for oral care in people with dementia. They...
Risk factor: Neglected oral hygiene
US-American and Canadian scientists have proven: There is a connection between specific bacteria in the oral cavity and the occurrence of various forms of dementia. In their study, they also examined the mortality of Alzheimer's patients. The bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), which is often considered one of the main culprits for periodontal disease and...
Dental Health and Dementia
Even small children learn how important thorough and regular brushing is. However, good oral hygiene contributes not only to sparkling white teeth and fresh breath. There are some scientific studies that have identified insufficient oral hygiene and untreated dental diseases as risk factors for the development of dementia. This is because inflammation in the...
digiDEM Bavaria receives grant notification for 2.5 million Euros
Great joy at the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry (digiDEM Bayern): The Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (StMGP) is extending the research project's duration and has issued digiDEM Bayern a corresponding funding approval of 2.5 million Euros. Especially in Bavaria's rural regions, the need for scientifically sound findings on the care situation of...
digiDEM Bavaria receives grant notification for 2.5 million Euros
Great joy at the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry (digiDEM Bayern): The Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (StMGP) is extending the research project's duration and has issued digiDEM Bayern a corresponding funding approval of 2.5 million Euros. Especially in Bavaria's rural regions, the need for scientifically sound findings on the care situation of...
