Die Versorgung von Menschen mit Demenz ist vielschichtig: Sie umfasst eine zeitgerechte Diagnostik, eine individuelle Behandlung und die bedarfsgerechte Inanspruchnahme professioneller Pflegedienste sowie informeller Pflege durch Angehörige. Auf den ersten Blick sind dies vor allem medizinische und soziale Faktoren, doch auch die ökonomische Dimension der Demenzversorgung gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung. …
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...
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…
Since 1994, German long-term care insurance has covered some of the risks associated with requiring care. A comprehensive reform in 2016 fundamentally changed the definition of requiring care: Since then, in addition to physical limitations, mental and psychological impairments of independence have been equally considered when assessing care needs. This is particularly relevant for people with dementia and their...
After decades of stagnating research, there's renewed momentum: new monoclonal antibodies against amyloid deposits, such as Lecanemab or Donanemab, are directly targeting the disease mechanisms of Alzheimer's dementia for the first time. Previous medications could only alleviate symptoms, but not slow the progression of the disease. How promising are the new drugs – and…
Hitzewallungen, Schlafstörungen, Stimmungsschwankungen – die Lebensphase der Wechseljahre kann bei Frauen verschiedene körperliche und mentale Veränderungen hervorrufen. Auch die Gedächtnisleistung und andere kognitive Fähigkeiten wie Konzentration und Aufmerksamkeit können in dieser Lebensphase durch hormonelle Veränderungen beeinflusst werden. Um die verschiedenen Beschwerden der Wechseljahre zu mindern, kann eine menopausale Hormonersatztherapie in …
Eine Studie aus den USA, Deutschland und Japan förderte interessante Erkenntnisse zutage: Die Forschenden haben Hinweise darauf entdeckt, dass Neugier sich mit zunehmendem Alter verändern kann. Neugier kann dabei ein Vorhersagefaktor für erfolgreiches Altern sein. Seit Jahrhunderten ergründen Psychologen und Philosophen das „Konstrukt Neugier“. „Sie ist eine motivierende Kraft, die uns dazu …
Is forgetfulness in old age normal? Or is it a sign of dementia? In conjunction with the 5th Bavarian Dementia Week, taking place from September 20th to September 29th, 2024, digiDEM Bayern is once again drawing attention to the increasingly important topic of early dementia detection. Around Dementia Week, the scientists at digiDEM Bayern have organized a total of 17 dementia screening days...
