As cognitive abilities in people with dementia decline, everyday actions and personally meaningful activities become more difficult, or even impossible. Occupational therapy can help maintain the independence of those affected for as long as possible, thereby strengthening their well-being and quality of life. Some scientific...
Nearly 60 percent of the population in Germany has low health literacy, according to a study. Many find it difficult to inform themselves about health topics, evaluate information, and apply it in their daily lives. The advantages of acquiring health literacy are obvious. For example, health and...
Nearly 60 percent of the population in Germany has low health literacy, according to a study. Many find it difficult to inform themselves about health topics, evaluate information, and apply it in their daily lives. The advantages of acquiring health literacy are obvious. For example, health and...
A dementia diagnosis confronts those affected and their loved ones with a completely new situation. The increasing need for care and support over the course of the illness presents a particular challenge for relatives. Furthermore, most people have to deal with dementia-related behaviors, such as apathy, restlessness at night, or mood swings. This can have a negative impact, among other things...
A dementia diagnosis confronts those affected and their loved ones with a completely new situation. The increasing need for care and support over the course of the illness presents a particular challenge for relatives. Furthermore, most people have to deal with dementia-related behaviors, such as apathy, restlessness at night, or mood swings. This can have a negative impact, among other things...
Demographic change presents society with various challenges. However, at the same time, it offers us the opportunity to actively shape the future and develop innovative solutions. To ensure the quality of life for people in need of care and their relatives providing care in the future, new approaches in advice, support, care, and nursing are needed...
Demographic change presents society with various challenges. However, at the same time, it offers us the opportunity to actively shape the future and develop innovative solutions. To ensure the quality of life for people in need of care and their relatives providing care in the future, new approaches in advice, support, care, and nursing are needed...
According to the latest World Alzheimer’s Report 2021, 75% people with dementia worldwide live without a confirmed diagnosis. A German study reports a similar proportion. According to the study, 60% people do not have a confirmed diagnosis. Digital tools are a key means of identifying more cases of dementia. That is why the digiDEM Bayern team is presenting a … in the webinar
Many people worldwide hope to halt memory loss in dementia. Since June 2021, the drug Aducanumab has been approved in the USA for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease – but not in Europe. In our fact check, you can learn more about its effectiveness and why strict scientific criteria are important when evaluating a...
According to the latest World Alzheimer Report 2021, 75% people with dementia worldwide live without a confirmed diagnosis. A German study reports a similar proportion. According to the study, 60% people do not have a confirmed diagnosis. Digital tools are a key means of identifying more cases of dementia. That is why the digiDEM Bayern team will present … in the upcoming webinar
