%0 Journal Article
%A Knecht, Hanna Lea
%A Rodriguez, Francisca Saveria
%T Social engagement in dementia: Activities, motivation, support, barriers, and increasing aspects.
%J Journal of Alzheimer's disease
%V 109
%N 4
%@ 1387-2877
%C Amsterdam
%I IOS Press
%M DZNE-2026-00211
%P 1874 - 1883
%D 2026
%X BackgroundSocial engagement has been connected to better psychological well-being, improved QoL, and resilience to neuropathological changes. Yet, little is known about the details of social engagement in dementia, which could inform effective interventions.ObjectiveWith this study, we aimed at providing information on social engagement of people with dementia (PWD), given by proxies and PWD.Methods501 people actively involved in dementia care in Germany (86
%K Humans
%K Dementia: psychology
%K Female
%K Male
%K Motivation
%K Middle Aged
%K Aged
%K Social Participation: psychology
%K Social Support
%K Germany
%K Surveys and Questionnaires
%K Quality of Life: psychology
%K Aged, 80 and over
%K Adult
%K Alzheimer's disease (Other)
%K dementia (Other)
%K non-pharmacological interventions (Other)
%K psychosocial interventions (Other)
%F PUB:(DE-HGF)16
%9 Journal Article
%$ pmid:41568939
%2 pmc:PMC12894425
%R 10.1177/13872877251411341
%U https://pub.dzne.de/record/285345