The “Bremen Network Dementia and Migration” has been part of the nationwide network of 580 Local Alliances since January 2022, which are professionally advised and supported by the network office “Local Alliances for People with Dementia”, located at BAGSO – Federal Association of Senior Citizens' Organizations eV.
What we do in Bremen:
- Together with institutions, associations and individuals who play important roles in everyday life for the people in the neighborhood, we are looking for ways to ensure that people with dementia and a migration background receive support and opportunities for participation.
- We offer advice and information for those affected and their relatives, as well as discussion groups and workshops for multipliers.
The increasing number of older people with a migration background is increasingly coming into focus for institutions, and thus also the recognition of their needs and the necessity to adapt to them.
The goal of our project is to improve the access to support services for people with dementia and a migration background. This involves both raising awareness of existing options and developing innovative services. Inclusive services must be developed to ensure these individuals remain integrated into daily life.
We are working on this with our cooperation partners, institutions and organizations, primarily in Bremen's western districts. In addition to consultations and information events, we are also planning painting groups, exhibitions, exercise programs, discussion groups, and we welcome suggestions.
Fears surrounding dementia should be reduced. Family members are also affected and should be involved and supported.
Those interested are welcome to join our Bremen Dementia and Migration Network. The last two years with the pandemic have shown us particularly clearly how important supporting older people is – and also how to try out new approaches to doing so.
Contact:
ZIS – Center for Migrant and Intercultural Studies eV
Gröpelinger Heerstraße 228
28237 Bremen
Contact persons:
Hatice Turan, Sedat Sevimli
Tel. 0421 83947936, kontaktstelle@zis-tdi.de
Cooperation with other working groups and committees:
AWO – Service Center Gröpelingen, DIKS – Dementia Information and Coordination Center, DRK – Haferkamp Meeting Center, Helene Kaisen Neighborhood House, Department for Older People at the Senator for Social Affairs, Youth, Integration & Sport, Gröpelingen District Library, Gröpelingen Adult Education Center
Contact person
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Hatice Turan, Sedat SevimliTelephone: Tel. 0421 83947936Email: kontaktstelle@zis-tdi.de
