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 …
In recent years, knowledge about risk factors for dementia diseases has significantly increased. For a long time, factors such as high blood pressure, lack of exercise, and smoking were the focus. Current research findings are now shedding new light on often underestimated risk factors such as visual impairments and eye diseases. For instance, in 2024, an international team of dementia experts, who...
In medical research, the use of cannabinoids is gaining increasing importance – including in the treatment of dementia. The primary focus is on alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms such as aggressive behavior, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite. But what scientific findings exist on this topic? What therapeutic potentials...
Umweltfaktoren rücken immer mehr in den Mittelpunkt der Forschung über die Entstehung von Krankheiten wie z. B. der Alzheimer-Krankheit. Verschiedene Studien zeigen, dass Luftverschmutzung die kognitiven Fähigkeiten negativ beeinflussen kann und sogar als Risikofaktor für Demenzerkrankungen gilt. Doch wie wirken Feinstaub, Stickstoffdioxid und andere Luftschadstoffe auf das Gehirn? Und welche …
The exact causes of Alzheimer's dementia are still unclear. While age is considered the most significant risk factor, genetics are increasingly coming into focus in research. This raises numerous questions: What role do genetic factors play in the development of dementia? What is the risk of developing dementia if...
Digital technologies open up new possibilities in therapeutic work with older people – especially in memory work. In the context of life story-oriented conversations, personal memories are to be evoked with the help of images, videos, and objects. This can promote mental activity and increase the well-being of people with memory impairments. Such…
