A current, large-scale study from Denmark shows how Covid-19 affects the frequency of neurological diseases. According to the study, Covid-19 patients have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease than people who tested negative for coronavirus. The study on the long-term effects of Covid-19 analyzed the electronic health data of nearly 920,000 Danes aged 18 and over, who in the...
Non-drug, so-called psychosocial treatments are more effective than pharmacological interventions in reducing disinhibited behaviors in dementia. This was the conclusion reached by Australian researchers. Impulsive behavior, unhealthy eating, intrusiveness, or apathy can be expressions of so-called disinhibited behaviors in dementia. Both among those affected and among people in their environment, these behaviors cause...
People between the ages of 75 and 80 have a greater risk of developing dementia if they take opioids. This is supported by a study from Israel, which analyzed the health data of 14 percent of the total population. Despite an increasing number of opioid prescriptions for older adults, there has been little…
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...
digiDEM Bayern can look back with pride on the first regional dementia population screening in Germany. The screening day took place successfully in July 2022 in Thüngersheim, Lower Franconia, near Würzburg. Nearly 50 citizens took advantage of the short distances and the opportunity to have their cognitive performance checked free of charge with the help of a brief scientific test. ...
Report on the 1st Dementia Screening Day by digiDEM Bavaria and the Municipal Association Main-Wein-Garten e.V. In: Main-Post, July 16, 2022
The first regional dementia population screening in Germany met with great interest. On the screening day of digiDEM Bavaria, many citizens in Thüngersheim near Würzburg in Lower Franconia took advantage of the short distances and the opportunity to have their cognitive performance checked free of charge with the help of a short scientific test. digiDEM Bavaria, the Digital Dementia Registry, had invited people to participate...
Nearly 60 percent of the population in Germany has low health literacy, according to a study. Many find it difficult to inform themselves about health topics, evaluate information, and apply it in their daily lives. The advantages of acquiring health literacy are obvious. For example, health and...
Report on Bavaria's first statewide dementia screening day in Thüngersheim, Lower Franconia. In: BR.de, 07/07/2023
„Dementia Knowledge Test“ is the name of the new digital information service developed by researchers at digiDEM Bavaria, the Bavarian Digital Dementia Registry, at the Interdisciplinary Center for Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Public Health at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The free online test consists of 30 questions, for example, on risk factors, nursing and care, as well as...
