Following the opening, the Kwiatkowski Dance School will get guests moving with its dance group “MoViTa” and invite them to join in the fun. This will be followed by a presentation by Athanassia Moudiou from the City of Salzgitter’s Department of Health, Consumer Protection, and Veterinary Services.

At the same time, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in expert discussions and consultations with the participating partner organizations.

In the city of Salzgitter, a group of stakeholders has come together to pool their resources and capabilities to provide support for this disease. They founded the network mentioned above, “Hand in Hand – Taking the Fear Out of Dementia,” to expand counseling services and information.

The network’s work centers on the person living with dementia, but also on their social circle—that is, family members and friends. The network also focuses on providing respite services.

World Alzheimer's Day is intended to draw attention to the situation of the approximately 1.6 million people with dementia and their families in Germany. On this day, the focus nationwide is on medical treatment options. In addition, those affected and their families can seek advice on care and support options.