Andrea Sawatzki inspires in Prenzlau: An evening full of emotions and courage!
Andrea Sawatzki inspires in Prenzlau: An evening full of emotions and courage!
The actress and author Andrea Sawatzki was a guest last evening in the Jacobi Church in Prenzlau. She read from her latest work "Brunnenstraße", which deals with one of the most impressive topics of our time: the care of relatives with Alzheimer's or dementia. According to a report by Nordkurier was visited by more than 260 enthusiastic listeners, which listened to the words of Sawatzkis.The evening began with a warm opening of Pastor Anne-Kathrin Krause-Hering, who introduced those present to the topic. Sawatzki, who cared for her father, who was suffering from Alzheimer's, even in her childhood and youth, presented impressive excerpts from her book. Your work is described as "relentless" and deals with feelings of guilt and self -hatred. Kristine Stötzer, a geriatric nurse, described the book as captivating and brave, which underlines the meaning of the topic.
commitment to those affected by dementia
not only as an author, but also as a patron of the German Alzheimer Society e.V. Sawatzki is committed to the concerns of people with dementia and their relatives. In an article on Deutschee--alzheimer.de it is emphasized how important it is to discuss the topic of dementia in public and to reduce fears. With her commitment, Sawatzki wants to help the approximately 1.8 million people in Germany who suffer from dementia are not left alone.
The patron underlines the need for support and wants to help with education and information work. In Germany, around 300,000 people in Germany develop a new dementia, with Alzheimer's in particular the most common form. The German Alzheimer Society offers relatives support and advice and is committed to a dementia -friendly environment. Sawatzki's commitment is highly valued by Monika Kaus, the 1st chairman of the organization.
information and exchange for those affected
Another relevant topic is the provision of information for people with dementia and their relatives. The Federal Ministry of the Federal Ministry has set up a knowledge and aid network that is intended to offer the person concerned. The central online portal "Guide Dementia" is a valuable contact point that provides understandable information and advice. Interactive forums enable users to ask questions and exchange ideas, which also promotes the reduction of fear of contact, as on bmfsfj.de
In a further aspect, reference is made to the "local alliances for people with dementia" that promote over 500 regional networks in Germany. These initiatives aim to enable an active socially spatial life for people with dementia. The commitment of Andrea Sawatzki and the German Alzheimer Society is crucial to sensitize society to this important topic and to improve the quality of life of those affected.
In the evening of the reading, the anticipation on Sawatzki's "Biarritz" book was also noticeable. This work, which appears at the end of July, addresses the relationship with his own mother and is described as a very personal love story. Sawatzki took a lot of time for autographs and signed an additional 50 copies of "Brunnenstraße", which found a new owner while reading.
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