To what extent are mobile health (mHealth) interventions on smartphones, supported by a coach, suitable for reducing dementia risk? Researchers investigated this with a focus on individuals aged 55 to 75 who had a high risk of dementia. The study included, on the one hand, population groups from Great Britain with a low socioeconomic status, and on the other hand, the general population in the greater area of...
The risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia is higher for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). But to what extent is it possible to predict the progression to Alzheimer's dementia at all? Why can this be an important factor? An accurate prediction could help doctors in their decision-making regarding treatment of...
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...
E-prescription, electronic patient record (ePA), or e-medication plans (eMP) – what are the challenges in implementing the numerous applications of the Telematics Infrastructure (TI)? And how are these applications accepted by the public and various healthcare providers? To find out, the ‚TI Model Region Franconia‘ is testing and piloting the various TI applications with...
Online platform „Safe Care at Home“: The new free digital offering from the Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) is a practical and interactive guide for interior design for people with dementia and their caregivers. Whether for the living room, bedroom, or hallway: In the „virtual house,“ which the accident insurance ...
Online platform „Safe Care at Home“: The new free digital offering from the Bavarian Digital Dementia Register (digiDEM Bayern) is a practical and interactive guide for interior design for people with dementia and their caregivers. Whether for the living room, bedroom, or hallway: In the „virtual house,“ which the accident insurance ...
digiDEM Bavaria, the largest digital dementia registry in Germany, continues to grow and reaches a new high with more than 2,000 participants from all seven Bavarian administrative districts. This unique research project is one of the largest projects for the collection of long-term data in dementia research within the European Union (EU). The …
Starting in July 2025, connection to the telematics infrastructure (TI) will be mandatory by law for outpatient and inpatient care. The goal is to reduce bureaucracy in daily professional life with the help of a network for secure and fast data transmission. In this way, the TI is intended to help caregivers gain more time resources. This can benefit...
Hearing aids and cochlear implants prevent cognitive decline. Researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Hospital demonstrated this connection between hearing aid use and cognitive decline in a recent study. According to the study, the risk of long-term cognitive decline decreases by 19 percent when hearing aids are worn…
Soccer is fun, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. But what many don't know is that professional soccer players have a 1.62 times higher risk of developing dementia than the general population. However, only outfield players are exposed to this increased risk, not goalkeepers. The current study from Sweden included 6007 male individuals, in...
