Tips on long-term care

Tipdoc Care

Setzer Verlag 

The tip doc captioned illustrations support the communication between medical professionals and patients. This leaflet shows typical items and activities involved in nursing care. 

What is dementia?

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V.

Dementia is an illness that progresses slowly over time. This video explains the root causes and different symptoms of dementia.

Home and surroundings for people with dementia

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V.

The familiarity of their home environment can give people with dementia a sense of security. This video provides tips for better home safety as well as information about options for funding by a long-term care insurance fund.

Diagnosis and treatment of dementia

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V.

Dementia can affect different mental capacities such as memory, retention and speech. Here you can find out more about how it is diagnosed and what treatments are available.

Communication and interactions with people with dementia

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V.

People with dementia perceive things differently due to their illness and can no longer adapt to their environment. This video provides valuable advice on how to communicate and interact with people with dementia.

Knietzsche and dementia

vision X Mediengesellschaft mbH

Adults often lack the right words to explain to children difficult topics such as dementia in a simple and straightforward manner. In this clip, Knietzsche explains from a child’s perspective in a direct and sensitive way how people with dementia can change.

Challenging behaviour in people with dementia

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V.

As the disease progresses, people with dementia may behave in a challenging manner because they perceive a situation differently, misunderstand it or are just frustrated. This video gives valuable advice on how to handle difficult situations.

Health, rehabilitation and care

Handicap International

This brochure informs people with disabilities and their families about health, rehabilitation and care services.

11 tips to communicate better with people with dementia

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V. 

Communicating with people living with dementia can be a challenge. Here you find tips on how to communicate more effectively. 

What happens after receiving a dementia diagnosis?

Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft e.V. 

Wenn eine Demenz diagnostiziert wird, ergeben sich eine Vielzahl von Fragen. Diese Checkliste gibt Betroffenen und Angehörigen einen Überblick zu den wichtigsten Punkten.