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…
Digital offerings can make life easier – and yet they are used significantly less by older people than by younger people. The current Age Report of the German Federal Government has also shown this recently. How do people with dementia and their caregivers feel about digital technologies? Who uses smartphones, tablets, and the like, and who doesn't…
