Helpful self -help group in Nortorf: strengthening for relatives of dementia patients

Helpful self -help group in Nortorf: strengthening for relatives of dementia patients

Nortorf, Deutschland - In Nortorf, special attention has been paid to the support of relatives of people with dementia. In a protected framework, the self-help group, which was launched by Jens-Peter Geuther, organizes regular meetings that encourage the participants to open their experiences and challenges openly. Loud Shz.de The relatives meet last Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. The aim of these gatherings is to draw strength and to receive valuable information about everyday life with dementia.

Often it is small conversations and the exchange about everyday challenges that help the affected relatives better overcome the exhausting times. The possibility of being in direct contact with experts that can give valuable tips on dealing with dementia is particularly highlighted. Participation in the group is free of charge, but prior registration is required to meet the needs of the participants.

The focus on memory training

In addition to the self -help group, Nortorf also offers another look at mental fitness. A weekly memory training for people over the age of 60 takes place every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the working space. This is in a relaxed atmosphere, coffee and pastries, not only about memory exercises, but also about creative impulses and games that promote social interaction. As on Shz.de reports, concentration, attention and flexibility are the focus of the training. With all of this there is no pressure to perform, which gives the participants additional backing to make new contacts.

What exactly does it mean to develop dementia? In the early stage of illness, the impairments of short -term memory are often in the foreground. The patients can no longer find their way around their own conversations or have difficulty finding stored objects. Here it is important to know that those affected often have the feeling of forgetting something that leads to confusion and in some cases even frustration, as the German Alzheimer's Society

valuable support for relatives

Self -help groups such as those in Nortorf are of great importance, not only for the sick themselves, but above all for the relatives. The groups offer space for discussions about worries, fears and the support that is necessary in such challenging times. Experts often have their say who clarify legal, medical or nursing questions. As Wegweiser-demenz.de , the relatives will find support in the community and can help each other.

The self -help group in Nortorf is therefore not only a place of exchange, but also an important starting point for everyone who wants to actively shape the handling of dementia. Interested parties can register on 0172 4116351 or email to info@lgt-geuther.de and learn more about the offers. The challenges of everyday life can be mastered together.