Higher health literacy promotes timely dementia diagnosis

Japanese scientists showed: A timely dementia diagnosis presupposes corresponding knowledge about dementia and the willingness to undergo regular early detection. To be prepared for dealing with dementia, especially in times of digitalization, certain skills are needed, which can be summarized under the term health literacy. Health literacy means acquiring information...

Technology use leads to learning success

Healthcare and social work practitioners must be adequately trained and aware of the challenges that dementia presents. Technology-supported educational offerings can have a positive impact on the dementia knowledge, skills, and attitudes of care professionals. Whether dementia-specific knowledge among healthcare and social work practitioners is achieved with technology-based...