Healthcare & Dementia

Dementia is more than just a diagnosis - it affects language, roles, spaces and attitudes. The PROMENZ initiative shows how self-help, respectful interaction and low-threshold services can break down barriers and enable participation.

The latest research shows that poor sleep is linked to an "older" brain. And there is increasing evidence of a complex connection between sleep and dementia.

Leqembi, a drug that inhibits the disease-causing mechanism of Alzheimer's, has now also been approved in the EU. We answer the most important questions about it.

A recent study from Berlin shows that a third of people don't even want to know certain diagnoses. The consequences of this - and how to prepare for a challenging appointment with the doctor.

The ageing population brings with it a challenge: More and more people are affected by cardiovascular disease in old age. According to an analysis, older adults are not only disproportionately affected, but are also less likely to receive optimal treatment.

A healthy lifestyle determines quality of life and prolongs life - especially in the case of mental illness. Around 70% of deaths among people with severe mental illness are due to physical illness.

Nursing is often a 24-hour job. What is often missing is a break. This is exactly where MAS Alzheimerhilfe comes in: Vacations with dementia - without separating partners.

Ageing is not only a natural process, but also a major risk factor for almost all chronic diseases. The German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has compiled a discussion paper on how healthy ageing is possible.

The older we get, the more physical fitness, mental stimulation and social participation influence our well-being, independence and enjoyment of life.

A study by Aarhus University shows: People who are poor have an 85% higher risk of being treated with potentially unsuitable medication.