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Dementia is a rapidly growing public health problem affecting around 50 million people around the world. There are nearly 10 million new cases every year and this figure is set to triple by 2050. Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among older people and can devastate the lives of affected individuals, their carers and families.
Health insurance is compulsory for everyone in Switzerland. It covers certain costs in the event of illness and supports us financially, but also with help and advice if fate doesn't mean well for us. But how exactly does it work? What does the health insu…
The new study entitled "Ageing without family support" is out. It offers previously unknown insights into a phenomenon that affects at least 140,000 people in Switzerland. We now know that existing care services for older people cannot fully replace the la…
The media pack __‘Talking about forgetfulness’__ aims to raise awareness of the topic of dementia among people with a history of migration. It is available in Turkish, German and English. Brochure available in Turkish, English, and German. Video in Tu…
«Zwischen Wunsch und Verpflichtung – Angehörige begleiten und pflegen»: Diese neue DVD würdigt die wertvolle Arbeit von Menschen, die ihre pflegebedürftigen Angehörigen zu Hause betreuen. Gleichzeitig werden sie darin bestärkt, ihrer eigenen Gesundheit Sor…
The Swiss Red Cross was commissioned by the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) to develop and coordinate migesplus.ch.
