Overview of Memory Clinics in Bavaria
If you show signs of mild cognitive impairment, a comprehensive, confirmed diagnosis at a memory clinic is strongly recommended. Your primary care physician can issue a referral if necessary.
The provision of memory clinics is based on the „List Memory Clinics“of the German Alzheimer Society (https://www.deutsche-alzheimer.de/adressen, accessed on 03/31/2022) and the directory of the „Center for Dementia and Care (FfDuP) Bavaria“ (https://www.demenz-pflege-bayern.de/angebots-landkarte, (accessed March 31, 2022).
Bavaria
Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention: Information and Contact Points
The Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention (StMGP) bundles comprehensive information on the topic of dementia on an overview page, including advice and support for those affected and their relatives.
Competence Center for Dementia and Care Bavaria: Regional Competence Centers and Service Map
The Competence Center for Dementia and Care Bavaria is the central point of contact for all questions regarding dementia in Bavaria. It offers free information and support and is based in Nuremberg. In addition, there are regional specialized centers in the individual administrative districts. The website also provides a service map for all of Bavaria.
Specialist centers for dementia and care in the individual administrative districts
German Alzheimer Society e.V. Self-Help Dementia: Bavarian State Association and Regional Locations
The German Alzheimer Society e.V. Self-help Dementia has been supporting and advising people with dementia and their families since the 1980s. In Bavaria, 26 regional Alzheimer's societies and two Alzheimer's self-help groups are active. The Bavarian State Association offers an overview with contact details and information from the individual administrative districts.
Nationwide
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth: Dementia Navigator – Address Database
The Service Portal “Dementia Navigator”The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth offers a wealth of information on dementia. Address databases contain local support services.
Federal Ministry of Health: Dementia Guide
The Federal Ministry of Health provides addresses and phone numbers of associations, self-help groups, and other organizations that deal with the topic of dementia. Additionally, there is a free “Dementia Guidebook” available for download. It contains extensive information, from basic knowledge about dementia and tips for dealing with those affected to explanations about care services.
Federal Ministry of Health - Online Guide Dementia
Federal Ministry of Health – Free Dementia Guide for Download
German Alzheimer Society e.V. Self-Help Dementia: Counseling Centers, Alzheimer's Hotline, Information Sheets
The German Alzheimer Society e.V. Self-help Dementia has been supporting and advising people with dementia and their families since the 1980s. The federal association is based in Berlin, and the self-help organization also has 136 member societies in all federal states.
Alzheimer Societies, support groups, or local counseling centers
Free consultation with the Alzheimer's Hotline Tel.: 030 – 259 37 95 14
