Sleep hygiene is brain hygiene
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.
Escaping loneliness: How day care centers enrich lives
Day care centers are places of encounter: They give older people a sense of community, participation and a new zest for life. At the same time, they relieve the burden on relatives - and show how valuable support can be...
Leqembi: What you should know about the Alzheimer’s drug
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.
Saving at the wrong end: Why cuts to dementia and family support are fatal
Care will increasingly have to take place at home. Cuts in support for those affected and their family carers are out of place and will only generate short-term savings. The costs will merely be higher and simply shifted to other...
Brain stimulation: How AI enables new treatments for neurological diseases
Artificial intelligence is opening up new avenues in the treatment of neurological diseases. It promises not only faster diagnosis, but above all more precise and effective therapies. Dr. Patrick Reisinger, Data Scientist at the German medical technology company Precisis, explains...
Why older people with heart disease often receive inadequate care
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.
Bruges shows how it’s done: A city becomes dementia-friendly
Cities face the major challenge of adapting to the needs of older people and people with dementia. With its "Dementievriendelijk Brugge" project, the city of Bruges (Belgium) shows what a liveable, integrative city can look like.
Vacations with dementia: When care needs relief
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.
Digital dementia: Are we heading for a wave of dementia?
Scientists warn that the excessive use of digital media will lead to a dramatic increase in dementia patients.