Dementia, Alzheimer's, senility - madness in old age

In people with dementia, their abilities are limited to such an extent that they can no longer carry out familiar everyday activities as before. In most cases, cognitive limitations are accompanied by changes in social behavior, impulse control, drive, mood or the ability to relate to reality. The lecture deals with: Overview of development, recognition features, progression, proven treatment and procedures in the organization of care, communication in people with dementia.
How can it be possible to stay in touch with people with dementia? How can they be reassured, how can they be given orientation and how can they relieve themselves? The methods of validation, basal stimulation and biography work show proven ways of speaking with all the senses.
Excursus: adapting living spaces for dementia, video games against dementia.

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