Peter Dovjak, head of acute geriatrics at the Salzkammergut Clinic and Margit Wachter, Uniqa vitality coach and sports scientist, explain the signs of dementia and how you can best protect yourself from this disease.
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Around 115,000 to 130,000 people in Austria are estimated to be affected by the diagnosis of dementia – and with them their relatives and friends. “Not every forgetting has to be a sign of dementia,” says geriatrician Dovjak. In the event of repeated mental failures, however, he recommends seeing a doctor, especially if there are additional language or orientation difficulties.
How you can test yourself, what new treatment methods or medication can be expected will be discussed, as well as answers to questions from the audience. Admission to the event “Forgetful or already demented?” is free.
Source: Nachrichten
