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