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Germany: Nursing home pub helps dementia patients reconnect

DW News · 1 month ago
DW News
DW News
1 month ago

Around 1.8 million people in Germany live with dementia, struggling with memory loss and impaired thinking. In Duisburg, a nursing home has opened a pub to help residents recall cherished memories and feel at home.

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  • The Rheintürchen pub is located inside the Sankt Nikolaus care home and caters to residents with severe dementia. 10s
  • Familiar decor, memorabilia, and music from the residents' youth help evoke memories and encourage social interaction. 26s
  • Music often prompts even non-verbal residents to sing along, triggering emotional and cognitive responses. 52s
  • Dementia affects millions in Germany, with numbers expected to rise from 1.8 million in 2025 to 2.8 million by 2050. 1m 28s
  • The pub setting provides relief for staff and creates a more enjoyable, supervised environment for both caregivers and residents. 2m 21s