Frauengesundheit in Bayern – Verhaltensauffälligkeiten bei Demenz im häuslichen Umfeld Unruhe, Teilnahmslosigkeit, Schlafstörungen oder Gereiztheit: Verhaltens- und psychische Symptome der Demenz zählen zu den belastendsten Aspekten der Erkrankung – für Betroffene und pflegende An- und Zugehörige gleichermaßen. Eine neue Studie des Digitalen Demenzregisters Bayern an der FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg hat erstmals …
digiDEM Bayern recognized as a best practice example for dementia research in Europe – 6,500 people have already had their cognitive performance tested. The Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern) has been highlighted as a best practice example in dementia care in a Europe-wide overview by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). The report „Future-Proofing..."
Whether it's making tea, using a smartphone, or operating an app: people with mild to moderate dementia can learn or relearn how to use technology. This was the conclusion of a Dutch study. In their study, the scientists evaluated and analyzed a total of 16 studies. The focus of the research interest was...
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…
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...
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...
A study from the Belgian region of Flanders shows how successfully knowledge gaps surrounding dementia prevention can be closed. It proves that public health campaigns can increase dementia awareness. Belgian scientists investigated how successful broadening one's horizons of knowledge can be. Initially, 65 percent of the population in Flanders, Belgium knew...
What do people think about dementia, and how do they think about it? Two studies conclude that extensive public awareness campaigns are necessary to understand the disease and counteract stigmatization. Two studies have examined the extent to which the public is informed about dementia, whether they know exactly what the disease means, and...
