Dementia, translated from the Latin, means „without spirit“ or „waning mind“. As a generic term for several clinical pictures that sooner or later result in the loss of important brain functions, this term is extremely accurate. The disease is associated with a loss of mental functions such as thinking, remembering, orienting, and associating mental contents, and making everyday activities impossible to perform independently.
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, followed by vascular dementia and certain mixed forms of dementia. The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, for example, is that in Alzheimer’s dementia there is a disturbance in the balance of a major messenger called glutamate, which causes the nerve cells to die. Vascular dementia, on the other hand, can be the result of circulatory disorders and leads to a very sudden deterioration of brain performance and to a stroke-like symptoms.
Affected over 46.8 million people worldwide
Dementia disease affects more than 46.8 million people worldwide, and the trend is rising. By 2050, more than 130 million dementia patients are expected. Unfortunately, after the diagnosis, there is no turning back, making the disease a major burden for those affected and carers. Thus, the particular challenge of everyday nursing is not healing, but rather the physical and mental relief of the symptoms. However, modern medicine and loving care offer a way to delay the course of the disease. Coordinated offers can help to reduce anxiety and uncertainty for the person concerned and to create a pleasant environment.
memoriana – The room concept for dementia patients
Due to the particular challenge for caregivers and relatives in the adequate care of dementia patients, wissner-bosserhoff, in cooperation with dementia experts in Great Britain and Germany, developed a space concept called memoriana.
The new concept is specifically geared to the needs of those affected and provides significant relief in the care. The development focuses on three objectives for the care of demented residents: improving orientation, increasing self-employment and maximizing safety.
