Wenn das Vergessen beginnt: Offen über Demenz reden

Bekommt ein Mensch die Diagnose Demenz, ist eine ganze Familie betroffen. Wer die Erkrankung zu verstehen lernt, ist ihr aber nicht hilflos ausgeliefert. Gerade in der Frühphase ist noch viel möglich.

von Agentur DPA

Für Menschen mit Demenz sind soziale Kontakte mit am wertvollsten. Das geht auch ohne Worte, wenn man etwa zusammen Fotos von früher ansieht.

Symbolbild: Uwe Umstätter/Westend61/dpa

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