In the third issue of our new special newsletter "SCHLAGLICHT – New Medications for Dementia," Dr. Nikolas Dietzel, a research associate at digiDEM Bayern, discusses the publication by scientists from Europe, the USA, and Australia, led by Professor Poul F. Høilund-Carlsen from Odense University Hospital in Denmark. In the article titled "Donanemab, another anti-Alzheimer’s…"
Background: Dementia is considered one of the main causes of the need for long-term care among older adults [1, 2]. Approximately 70% of this care is provided by family members and caregivers in the home setting [2]. Caregiving can affect the sleep of family members and relatives who provide care. Objective: The objective of this study is …
Background: High health literacy is necessary for the timely initiation of diagnostic and treatment measures for Alzheimer's dementia [1]. To increase health literacy in the population, the digiDEM Knowledge Test Alzheimer's Dementia has been developed. This is based on the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) and includes 30 statements from...
Background: Social isolation, defined by the number and quality of social networks, is among the modifiable risk factors influencing the development and course of dementia [1]. In addition, an increase in social isolation is also significantly associated with the development of loneliness [2], another risk factor for...
Background: For people with dementia to be actively involved in care planning, early discussion of care planning topics is of central importance [1]. The concept of so-called Advance Care Planning (ACP) offers a promising way to take their individual wishes regarding end-of-life care and treatment into account [2]. …
Background: Tailored information about dementia can relieve caregivers of people with cognitive impairments [1]. It is known that the information needs of caregivers adapt over the course of the illness or depending on the severity of the disease [1]. However, less research has been done on whether the health information sources also adapt in this process...
Background: Falls among older adults are considered one of the leading causes of physical disability and are also associated with higher rates of illness and mortality. Approximately 30–40% of people over the age of 65 fall once a year, and the risk of falling is twice as high for people with dementia compared to those without dementia [1, 2]. …
Most people in need of care long for a home that allows them the greatest possible freedom and independence. Shared living arrangements with outpatient care are another option for people with dementia who can no longer live independently at home. This is especially true when moving to a residential care facility is not desired. In …
Palliative care is a specialized form of medical and nursing treatment for people with a severe and incurable illness. The focus is not on healing, but on alleviating distressing symptoms. The aim is to provide those affected and their relatives and loved ones with the best possible quality of life. Palliative care...
Dementias can be associated with an increased urge to move, which can pose certain dangers. When people with cognitive impairments leave their homes and wander outdoors, their risk of fractures or other injuries increases. This is a very worrying situation for caregivers. To what extent the still young technology...
