Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft (DAlzG) has launched a new online information service in Arabic. Migrants and people with a migration background in Germany often search for information in their own languages when they are affected by dementia. A service which is available in a person's mother tongue makes it easier to understand and helps to plan the next steps.
The DAlzG website offers information about the disease, diagnosis, and caring for someone with dementia, in Polish, Russian, Turkish and English, and now in Arabic. The site contains explanatory films and a network map with advice and support services. An additional part of the information provided is aimed at those involved in counselling and care for the elderly. Here, they can find information and materials about dementia, migration and cultural sensitivity.
It is estimated that there are around 100,000 people with a migration background in Germany who have dementia. They and their families need advice, help and support. It is therefore urgently necessary that all areas of care for the elderly also adapts to the needs and wishes of this target group. The implementation was financially supported by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. See the website, here:
