What are typical signs of early-stage dementia? How long can people with dementia stay independent? What can help people with dementia cope better with everyday life? Where can I find day care for my parents with dementia in the city of Zurich?
The subject of dementia is sensitive and leads to a lot of questions and uncertainties. On this website families, people with dementia, professionals and other interested individuals can find answers to frequently asked questions about dementia as well as helpful points of contact and services.
In the city of Zurich around 8000 people are living with dementia. Dementia can have a severe impact on the everyday life of those affected and the people around them. However, in Zurich a wide range of services are available to people with dementia and their families – from early information and advice, to help and support with everyday life, through to residential care:
- Where to turn for initial questions about dementia
- Dementia assessment and treatment
- Support, care, assistance and safety
- Social contacts, activities and self-help
- Legal and financial matters
- and other topics
«Zugehende Beratung» von Alzheimer Zürich
A dementia professional will be there to advise families and carers of people with dementia throughout the entire course of the disease.
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