As dementia progresses, sleep disorders often occur, which can affect not only the person with dementia but also their relatives or caregivers. A disrupted sleep-wake rhythm can lead to faster cognitive decline, intensify neuropsychiatric symptoms, and cause functional impairments as well as a reduced quality of life. …
Changes in sleep behavior are common in people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Sleep changes are thought to be due to a misregulation of the sleep-wake cycle, caused by pathophysiological processes of the disease. In addition to considering sleep disorders in patients, there is also growing interest in...
Worldwide, approximately 841 million people with dementia live at home and are cared for by family members. Some family members may feel guilty or lonely if they do not live in the same household as the person with dementia. But how does living together—and the resulting „round-the-clock contact“—affect sleep quality …
Volunteers are an important building block in the care of people with dementia and in relieving the burden on their family caregivers. Due to demographic change, changing family structures, and the increasing number of dementia cases, the promotion of volunteer engagement in the field of dementia has increasingly come into the political focus. Furthermore…
The 6th Bavarian Dementia Conference took place on October 11, 2021, at the Congress Centrum in Würzburg. The hybrid event offered both in-person and virtual participation. The team from digiDEM Bayern was on-site and enjoyed many exciting presentations and discussions, as well as personal contact with...
Background: The majority of people in Germany wish to continue living in their own homes as they age[1]. Dementia is one of the main causes of the need for long-term care in older adults, 70% of which is provided by family caregivers[2]. Case management (CM) can play an important role in helping people remain in their …
Assessing Driving Fitness in People with Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review Background: Dementia often presents with symptoms that compromise driving safety [1]. In Germany, there is currently no regular, standardized assessment of driving fitness for people with dementia (PwD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) using evidence-based methods. Even though due to the high prevalence of dementia...
Background: In Germany, 70% of people with dementia (PWD) are cared for at home by a family caregiver (FC)[1]. As PWD’s need for care increases as the disease progresses, FCs are exposed to an increased risk of strain and stress[2]. Support services can provide targeted relief for family caregivers in the caregiving situation[3]. To ensure targeted support for family caregivers …
Too much sugar or salt, too little fruit and vegetables – there's already a lot of insight into which foods can influence the risk of cognitive impairment. But what role do dietary habits, such as the frequency and timing of meals, actually play? Chinese researchers investigated this and...
Lots of vegetables, fish, nuts, and olive oil – these are the main components of the Mediterranean diet. Studies suggest that this way of eating can reduce the risk of dementia. In contrast, high amounts of sugar, fat, and processed foods with red meat can be harmful to brain health. This is also indicated by a recent study from Spain. A research team led by...
