- Experts: Culture is important for people with dementia
Participation is crucial for people with dementia** - this also applies to culture and art, emphasizes the German Alzheimer's Association. It therefore welcomes concepts such as those at the State Museum of Natural History in Karlsruhe, where there are special tours for people with dementia. The free offer, which is financially supported by the Karlsruhe Dementia Network, can be booked by nursing homes, but also by private individuals.
Similar projects exist in other museums in Germany, such as the Federal Art Gallery in Bonn, the (de)mentia+art in Cologne, or the Jewish Museum Berlin. "It is important and right that people with dementia are given the opportunity for social and cultural participation through these offers," emphasizes a spokesperson for the Alzheimer's Association. The association sees an increasing need in view of the demographic change. Already now, around 1.8 million people in Germany live with dementia. By 2050, this number could rise to 2.4 to 2.8 million.
The Alzheimer's Association advocates for cultural participation of individuals with dementia, as evident in projects like the one at the Federal Art Gallery in Bonn. Germany, with its numerous museums and galleries, offers numerous opportunities for social engagement and cultural exploration for people living with dementia.
