Compassionate care for people with dementia: Haus Josef sets new standards

Compassionate care for people with dementia: Haus Josef sets new standards

In the compassio seniors' home Haus Josef, professional care for people with dementia is very important. The team relies on individual care to meet the special needs of the residents. To mark Dementia Week, which runs from September 16 to 22, a special program will be offered aimed at promoting well-being.

World Alzheimer's Day on September 21st reminds us that around 1.8 million people in Germany suffer from dementia. The term “dementia” comes from Latin and means something like “without spirit”. This disease leads to a loss of mental abilities, which represents a major challenge for those affected and their families. Stefanie Deml, the manager of the seniors' home, emphasizes how important it is to treat residents with empathy and patience.

Skilled workers and tailor-made offers

The Haus Josef retirement home employs a team of specialists, including occupational therapists and experts in geriatric psychiatric care. These specialists are trained to assist residents in their everyday lives. “Working with people who suffer from dementia is challenging, but also very rewarding,” says Deml. “We often see our residents thrive in small moments of clarity.”

Dementia Week offers a varied program that includes both individual and group activities. These activities are specifically designed to stimulate residents' cognitive abilities and promote their overall well-being. These include creative tasks, games, music therapy and relaxing rituals that are intended to enrich the residents' everyday lives and promote social contacts.

“It is important to us to educate people about the disease and reduce fears,” explains Stefanie Deml. "Although there is currently no cure for dementia, life can be made worth living. People with dementia want to live self-determined lives and actively participate in events." To make this possible, it is crucial to show patience, speak more slowly and use simple words. Those affected can be given the best possible support through targeted medical and social support.

For further information about the care and support of people with dementia, compassio offers comprehensive guides on its website. Those interested can contact: https://www.compassio.de/wohnen-pflege/ratgeber-demenz/ inform.

Contact: Seniors' home Haus Josef, Stefanie Deml, Pfarrer-Brumbach-Weg 29, 3173 Wenzenbach.