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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.
The 2024 update to the standing Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care adds two new risk factors (high LDL cholesterol and vision loss) and indicates that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed b…
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 Turkis…
The Swiss Red Cross was commissioned by the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) to develop and coordinate migesplus.ch.
