Good treatment concepts for dementia patients and their families already exist; they 'only' need to be made widely available to those affected and, in many cases, prove their practicability and effectiveness under normal everyday conditions. Supporting this is the central objective of the FörDem association.

One problem with effective treatment approaches is that they are often only used in special centers. It is therefore urgently necessary to investigate the possibility of transferring promising treatment approaches to a given treatment environment – at home, in dementia shared accommodation, in day care or in hospitals and nursing homes. This is a necessary first step in making high-quality care available to as many dementia patients and their families as possible.

In addition, new and innovative treatment approaches should also be supported, provided they can be integrated into the existing medical and nursing care structures. Finally, the networking of existing treatment and care concepts should also be supported. To this end, the association offers advice on project planning and evaluation options, as well as scientific project support and financial support for the implementation of projects.

Founded: 2009
Register of Associations: VR 40515