Free dementia training in Dresden: Register now and expand your knowledge!
The Dementia Competence Center in Dresden offers free training and lectures on dementia. Registration required.

Free dementia training in Dresden: Register now and expand your knowledge!
The topic of dementia is of great importance in our society, and anyone who wants to deal with it now has the opportunity to do so. The Dementia Competence Center in Dresden has some interesting offers up its sleeve. The program includes free training courses and specialist lectures, which are organized on behalf of the state capital Dresden. The venue is the Dresden Nursing and Care Association e.V. at Merianplatz 4. In order to take part, however, you must register in advance. This can be done by phone at 0351 / 4166047 or by email demenz@dpbv-online.de happened, as [Wochenkurier] reported.
The basic training focuses primarily on the clinical picture of dementia, communication options and the help and advice structures that are available in Dresden. The next dates are August 19th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., September 9th and October 21st. If you have more time in the afternoon, you can also attend the training courses on the evenings of August 20th, September 17th and October 22nd.
Deepening through advanced training
For those interested who already have basic knowledge or would like to deepen it, there are special advanced training courses entitled “Practical approaches to dealing with people with dementia”. Here participants learn how to deal with difficult behaviors and communication approaches. The first dates are on August 26th and September 23rd, followed by others in October.
The event also offers specialist lectures on current topics. Highlights include lectures on sleep and sleep hygiene on September 16th and dealing with behavioral disorders in dementia on September 22nd. On September 30th, the topic of nutrition in old age will be discussed, with a focus specifically on dementia.
Supplementary educational offerings
But there are not only offers in Dresden. Those interested can also find numerous educational offers on dementia and support options on other platforms, such as [agm-online]. These include lectures, training courses and seminars that can take place either on site or as digital training courses.
Another approach is the dementia partner training courses run by the German Alzheimer Society, which also take place online. Anyone, regardless of age or profession, can take part in a free 90-minute compact course. This improves knowledge about different forms of dementia and their practical handling in everyday life. Such training is particularly important for supermarket employees, subway drivers and sports clubs, as it makes it easier to deal with people with dementia in everyday life.
Conclusion
There are numerous ways to deal with the topic of dementia. Anyone who is interested should take advantage of the opportunity to take part in the training courses and lectures in Dresden or to explore the digital offerings. Information about all options can be found on the relevant websites, such as [Dementia Guide]. Ultimately, it is important to raise awareness of dementia and develop a good knack for dealing with affected people.