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competencies of the M·A·S society comprise the early diagnosis of
Alzheimer's disease, scientific and practice oriented projects
for the care and support of patients and their relatives as well
as specialized initial and continuing education of M·A·S instructors
and caregiving personnel in homes for seniors.
Psychological test
and therapeutic conversations for early diagnosis
Both early diagnosis as well as classification of dementia stages.
Training and support of patients
Stage specific care and support in form of weekly group or individual
sessions with M·A·S instructors. Places: M·A·S group rooms or patient's
home.
Activation program for patients living in homes for seniors
Stage specific weekly training of Alzheimer and other dementia patients
living in homes for seniors by M·A·S instructors.
Organization
of regional branch offices
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Therapy and support
stay (Therapie- und Förderungsaufenthalt -TuF)
A purposeful relief program for relatives and dementia patients.
Group
meetings for relatives
Care and consultations for relatives is only meaningful if it is
offered continuously. The M·A·S organizes monthly group meetings
for relatives and caregivers.
(Reservation is required.)
Hourly relief
by M·A·S instructors
Hourly assistance for patients by trained M·A·S instructors
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The M·A·S society offers following educational programs:
M·A·S-Instructor Course
Continuation Course for Caregivers
at Senior Homes
Course for Relatives
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Gesund Länger Pflegen (Healthy Long-Term
Care) (2002 - 2005):
A project on early diagnosis of dementia related diseases. Sponsored
by the Healthy Austria Fund (Fond Gesundes Österreich) and
by the state of Upper Austria.
Activation Program (2004 - 2005):
A project for the support of elderly living in senior or nursing homes.
Sponsored by the Austrian National Bank.
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International
Congress on Interdisciplinary Gerontology
World
Alzheimer's Day (pdf, text in German)
Informational Events and Lectures
The M·A·S society gives lectures at various institutions, districts,
physicians, etc. We are happy to give lectures at your location
(by request only). Please submit your request by email.
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