Patient support for people with dementia

About one in ten patients in hospital is suffering from dementia. When patients with dementia are admitted as inpatients, this is often a great burden for the patient. The environment is unfamiliar, the people are unfamiliar, and the daily routine in the hospital does not match the usual daily routine. There is also often a lack of an important caregiver and engagement opportunities. Therefore, we are looking for patient companions for our patients with dementia.

The tasks can be varied. The aim is to support patients with dementia during their stay in hospital. Conversations, games or walks help people with dementia just as much as accompanying them to examinations. In addition, information about counseling centers and existing services in Wolfsburg and the region can be passed on to patients and relatives if there is a need in this regard.

While previous work with people with dementia-related impairments can be helpful, it is not necessary. A good amount of empathy is desirable.

Accompany patients is flexible in terms of time. 2-3 hours per week are desirable.
A training session will be held in advance.

In the run-up, a training on general dementia-related topics and on counseling centers/offers in Wolfsburg is offered. Accompanying the activity as a patient companion, regular meetings (discussions, training, contact of the patient companions with each other) will then take place.