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...
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...
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…
In a partnership, you often know what the other person is thinking or feeling without words. You share a common world that has developed over many years through experiences and habits. But what happens to this special connection when a partner develops dementia? Dr. Anna-Eva…
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...
Due to demographic change, chronic and costly diseases such as dementia are becoming an increasing societal challenge. To address this development, knowledge about the regional development in the number of people with dementia is required. Based on this data, for example, care capacities, medical infrastructure, and support services for people with...
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 …
Immer mehr Menschen weltweit erkranken an Demenz. Doch bis heute gibt es keine wirksamen Therapien, die die Erkrankung heilen können. Um so wichtiger ist deshalb Demenzprävention, die das Augenmerk auf die sogenannten veränderbaren Demenz-Risikofaktoren wie zum Beispiel körperliche und geistige Inaktivität, ungesunde Ernährung und Depressionen oder Angstzustände lenkt. Kann ein vollständig online durchgeführtes …
A museum visit is far more than a leisure activity – it offers the opportunity to escape everyday life and view the world from new perspectives. Paintings, sculptures, and colors inspire, provoke thought, and are connected to memories. A new study shows: Especially people with dementia and their caregivers…
Demenz betrifft sehr viele von uns – direkt oder indirekt. Doch was geschieht, wenn das eigene Ich langsam „verreist“? Wie kann Betroffenen und Angehörigen geholfen werden? Zu einem Abend des Nachdenkens, Austauschs und Verstehens haben Prof. Dr. Christoph Ostgathe, Leiter der Palliativmedizinischen Abteilung des Uniklinikums Erlangen und Dr. Caroline Hack, Leiterin …
