Museum project for dementia patients in Saxony

Employees of 33 museums trained as multipliers

For the project, directed by general practitioners from the Technical University and the Dresden State Art Collections, employees in 33 museums were trained and a guide for museum educators was developed. The aim was to create low-threshold offers for dementia patients and their relatives and to examine the health-promoting benefits.

"The project results show that museum visits can have a positive impact on the mental health and emotional well-being of dementia patients. The opportunity to view works of art and activate memories led to more social interactions and improved quality of life," it said.

Problems with participation by dementia sufferers in rural areas

However, problems also emerged during the course of the project. "The goal of reaching dementia sufferers in rural areas in particular could not be achieved to the desired extent," the alliance stated, pointing to a lack of mobility services, for example. In addition, the study did not show any significant relief for family caregivers.

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