Current news from national and international dementia research, presented in an easy-to-understand language – the digiDEM Bayern Science Watch newsletter is becoming increasingly popular. From many pieces of feedback, we know that you, dear readers, are quite curious and greatly appreciate our digiDEM Bayern Science Watch newsletter. The positive response reflects...
The warning sign that can literally be easily overlooked is called hearing loss. Poor hearing is considered a risk factor for the development of dementia. The digiDEM Bayern online hearing test has been serving as an early detection tool for hearing loss since 2021. As the renowned journal “The Lancet” reported as early as 2020, mid-life hearing loss is the...
Developing digital support services for people with dementia and their relatives is one of digiDEM Bayern's main goals. One of the digital services is now a real classic. The digiDEM Bayern caregiver traffic light is a free and scientifically based online self-test that caregivers can complete in just a few minutes. Women are among the...
The digiDEM Bavaria Knowledge Test on Dementia strengthens health literacy for everyone. Because those who are well-informed and broaden their educational horizons, regardless of age, are better at taking care of their own health and the health of others. Professionals in the healthcare and social services sector benefit from technology-based dementia training. The free online knowledge test on Alzheimer's dementia is becoming increasingly popular...
The free digiDEM Bavaria online questionnaire IQCODE is an important tool for early dementia detection. Acquiring dementia competence is equally important. This raises awareness for timely dementia screening. Dementia often remains unrecognized. It often takes up to two years from the onset of the first symptoms to diagnosis. Our digiDEM Bavaria colleagues found this out as part of a research project, …
Digital offerings provide various benefits for people with cognitive impairments and their loved ones. They are location-independent, always available, and can particularly complement and expand existing services in rural areas. The most important goal of digiDEM Bavaria is to improve the living situation of people with memory impairments and dementia and their caregivers. …
With its own trade fair stand, digiDEM Bavaria was represented at the First Bavarian E-Health Congress, which took place on June 29, 2022, in Augsburg. The digiDEM Bavaria team was particularly pleased with the visit of State Minister Klaus Holetschek. At the stand, he was informed extensively about the latest digital digiDEM Bavaria offering, the Dementia Knowledge Test…
With its own trade fair stand, digiDEM Bavaria was represented at the First Bavarian E-Health Congress, which took place on June 29, 2022, in Augsburg. The digiDEM Bavaria team was particularly pleased with the visit of State Minister Klaus Holetschek. At the stand, he was informed extensively about the latest digital digiDEM Bavaria offering, the Dementia Knowledge Test…
As cognitive abilities in people with dementia decline, everyday actions and personally meaningful activities become more difficult, or even impossible. Occupational therapy can help maintain the independence of those affected for as long as possible, thereby strengthening their well-being and quality of life. Some scientific...
Whether it's making tea, using a smartphone, or operating an app: people with mild to moderate dementia can learn or relearn how to use technology. This was the conclusion of a Dutch study. In their study, the scientists evaluated and analyzed a total of 16 studies. The focus of the research interest was...
