digiDEM Bavaria is a European flagship project

digiDEM Bayern recognized as a best practice example for dementia research in Europe – 6,500 people have already had their cognitive performance tested. The Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern) has been highlighted as a best practice example in dementia care in a Europe-wide overview by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). The report „Future-Proofing..."

Costs of providing care for people with dementia

Die Versorgung von Menschen mit Demenz ist vielschichtig: Sie umfasst eine zeitgerechte Diagnostik, eine individuelle Behandlung und die bedarfsgerechte Inanspruchnahme professioneller Pflegedienste sowie informeller Pflege durch Angehörige. Auf den ersten Blick sind dies vor allem medizinische und soziale Faktoren, doch auch die ökonomische Dimension der Demenzversorgung gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung. …

When digital services can help with Alzheimer's

Digital technologies are playing an increasing role in the care of people with Alzheimer's disease. Telemedical consultations, apps for daily routine structuring, or digital training programs are intended to relieve caregivers and enable those affected to have more independence. In practice, however, digital offerings present individual hurdles that make their use in everyday life more difficult. Researchers…

Communication with dementia: how helpful are tips from the internet?

Good communication is an essential building block for the quality of life of people with dementia and their relatives and caregivers. Since scientific literature is often difficult to access, many people seeking advice research practical tips for everyday life on the internet. But how well-founded are these online guidelines really? A recent study from Great Britain examined 39...

When communication becomes an obstacle: Focus on support systems for caregiving relatives

Communication difficulties are among the most burdensome situations in dementia. As conversations become more difficult and mutual understanding declines, those affected often experience increased frustration and social isolation. But it's not just those with the illness who suffer: a current review highlights that communication barriers are a cause of stress and burnout for caregivers. Support...

Communication as the key: paths to personalized dementia care

In modern dementia care, personalized care is a crucial factor for quality of life. This brings one question to the forefront: How can healthcare professionals recognize and meet the individual needs of those affected as verbal communication becomes more difficult? A current systematic review from London provides answers to this. The research team analyzed 33 studies…

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...

„From now on, I'll call him Daddy again.“

Hauke Dressler, 56, arbeitet für Magazine wie GEO und STERN, fotografiert Imagekampagnen und Portraits und hat zahlreiche Bücher veröffentlicht. 2013 erkrankte sein Vater Fritz Dressler, ein Architekt, Hochschul-Professor und erfolgreicher Fotograf, an Alzheimer-Demenz. 2017 unternahmen Vater und Sohn eine gemeinsame „letzte Reise“ nach Finnland. Für die Veröffentlichung im „Walden“-Magazin von …