From Friday, September 1 to Friday, October 6, individual events will take place, offering a wide range of events on the topic.
What is dementia?
At the end of 2021, there were almost 1.8 million people living with dementia in Germany, most of whom were over 65 years old.
The disease causes people to lose their mental abilities, memory and orientation. However, the disease usually also affects relatives and other loved ones, many of whom accompany and care for the patient.
What is the "Hand in Hand - taking the fear out of dementia" network?
In the city of Salzgitter, a group of stakeholders have come together, who have also put together the program for the information weeks, in order to pool their resources and possibilities for support with this disease. They have founded the above-mentioned network "Hand in Hand - taking the fear out of dementia" to provide more in-depth advice and information.
The focus of the network's work is on the person with the disease, but also on their social environment, i.e. relatives and friends. The focus here is also on support services.
The program of the theme weeks:
Central event for World Alzheimer's Day 2023
On September 21 - in the middle of the theme weeks - the central event for World Alzheimer's Day organized by the network and the city of Salzgitter will take place at Arche 4, Martin-Luther-Platz 4, in Salzgitter-Bad from 1 pm.
Visitors can expect a mixture of information, but also a cheerful look at what is a frightening disease for many. After the opening by Mayor Christian Striese, comedian Ramona Schuhkraft alias "Sybille Bullatschek", as "Pflägekraft", will take up the important topic of "care" and give a cheerful and contemplative journey into this serious subject.
At 1.45 p.m., Athanassia Moudiou from the Health, Consumer Protection and Veterinary Services of the City of Salzgitter will describe in her presentation how dealing and communicating with people suffering from dementia can be successful with a great deal of empathy.
At the end of the event, expert discussions and consultations will be possible with the cooperation partners present.
Exhibition "DEMensch" with cartoons by Peter Gaymann
During the central event, there will be an opportunity to see the exhibition "DEMensch" by cartoonist Peter Gaymann in the Arche.
Prior to this, his cartoons on the subject of dementia will be on display from Friday, September 1 to Friday, September 15 in the atrium of the Salzgitter town hall in Lebenstedt.
With the "DEMensch" campaign, which he launched in 2013 with gerontologist Prof. Dr. Thomas Klie, Peter Gaymann addresses the topic of dementia with sensitivity by approaching it with memorable cartoons.
The positive response from those affected and the press has confirmed the humor-based approach of "DEMensch". Thanks to funding from the federal programme "Local Alliances for People with Dementia", it was possible to realize a picture exhibition in Salzgitter with 12 motifs by Peter Gaymann for World Alzheimer's Day.
Information events as part of the information weeks
You must register for many of the events being offered in Salzgitter during these weeks at the Salzgitter Senior Citizens and Care Support Center, Joachim-Campe-Straße 6-8, in Lebenstedt or by telephone on 05341 / 841732 or by e-mail: spnstadt.salzgitterde
The events:
Friday, September 1, at 3 p.m. (registration required!)
"Dementia - what now?" at the Generationentreff, at Martin-Luther-Straße 22, in Lebenstedt
There will be an opportunity to discuss the topic with the Generationstreff's group of relatives of dementia sufferers and perhaps get some valuable tips.
Thursday, September 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. (registration required!)
"Dealing with dementia" at the AWiRA-Wohncafé, at Graf-Moltke-Str. 5, in Fredenberg.
Here, too, there is a discussion group in which those affected by dementia and their relatives can exchange ideas.
Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: ( Registration required!)
The day care center "Harmony", at Marienbruchstr. 82, in Lebenstedt chooses a positive view of the disease dementia in its advice and information offers with workshops under the title "Dementia - enjoy every moment" on this day.
The workshops:
Workshop 1: Singing and making music
Workshop 2: Creative design
Workshop 3: Sport and fitness
Tuesday, September 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m:
The Evangelische Familien-Bildungsstätte (EFB), at Kattowitzer Str. 225, in Lebenstedt is directly addressing the relatives of people with dementia with its lecture and exchange "Self-care: tips for relatives of people with dementia".
Tuesday, September 19, from 4 to 5.30 pm:
Those who are looking more for an exchange with other affected people are in good hands on this day in the discussion group of the Diakonietreff, at Schinkelweg 8, in Fredenberg.
Wednesday, September 20, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm:
The open-air and sing-along concert at the WoWieTreff, at Neißestraße 50, in Lebenstedt, is all about the togetherness of sufferers and relatives with lots of fun.
Wednesday, September 20, from 2:30 to 4 pm:
The taster workshop for relatives at the Katholische Familien-Bildungsstätte, on Saldersche Straße 3, in Lebenstedt, is all about "Relax for a change - relaxation for family caregivers"
The speaker will be Gudrun Geisenheiser.
Thursday, September 21, 7 pm:
At Start.Punkt.SZ, at Berliner Straße 202, in Lebenstedt, the focus is on a completely different approach: "Playing chess as dementia prevention"
The chess group there invites you to a chess evening.
Thursday, September 21, 10:15 am to 1:15 pm:
The SOS Mothers' Center is also setting a positive tone with the event "Taking the fright out of dementia".
It is about reflection, stimulation and information. Activating people with dementia through joint activities with children. There will be reports on the results and reflections of intergenerational everyday care.
The event will take place in the building of the Mütterzentrum, Altenservice, 1st floor, at Braunschweiger Straße 137, in Salzgitter-Bad.
The "Ohana Choir", made up of day care guests and kindergarten children, will be singing there between 11.30 and 12.00.
Friday, September 22, at 10 a.m.: (Registration required!)
The SeeviertelTreff in Lebenstedt and NOW in Salzgitter-Bad invite you to a discussion round with breakfast entitled "Taking the fear out of dementia".
10.00 a.m. SeeviertelTreff, Goethestraße 35, in Lebenstedt
10.00 a.m. NOW, Martin-Luther-Platz 1, in Salzgitter-Bad
Friday, September 22, at 6 to 7.15 pm. (Registration required!)
Another unusual event is the solo play "Im Gehäuse", which will be performed on this day in the auditorium of the Kranich Gymnasium, An der Windmühle 23-27, in Lebenstedt.
It is a play by actor and theater educator Andreas Bentrup on the subject of "Dementia and Alzheimer's".
In the style of biographical narrative theater, the dimensions of dementia are shown in a playful way. The play tells the story of a grandson who
grandfather by seemingly losing him. This will be followed by a moderated discussion with Andreas Bentrup.
Wednesday, September 27, from 2.30 to 4.30 pm:
A light-hearted reading of easy-to-understand short stories and more will take place at the WoWieTreff, at Neißestraße 50, in Lebenstedt, under the title "Lesen und Lecker".
Friday, October 6, at 3 p.m.: (Registration required!)
The Generationentreff at Martin-Luther-Straße 22, in Lebenstedt invites you to an exchange on the topic with the relatives' group under the title "Dementia - what now?".
