November 19, 2026 / 5.00 - 6.30 pm
The Alzheimer's Cafe will take place at the RSA Valle di Cembra in Lisignago, starting from 24 September 2026, with a cycle of six meetings dedicated to the knowledge and in-depth study of dementia. The appointments, curated by the psychologist Dr. Paola Maria Taufer, are designed as a space for discussion open to the entire population, in which to better understand the different dimensions of dementia and the difficulties that the people involved and those who provide them with assistance may face.
The meetings will address issues related to the evolution of the disease, communication, the management of the emotional burden and the enhancement of the person beyond the diagnosis. Participants will also have the opportunity to speak, share reflections and ask questions. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the RSA Valle di Cembra – Gruppo Spes and the Community of Valle di Cembra, as part of the three-year Community Friends of People with Dementia plan.
Program
- September 24, 2026: Normal memory or dementia? – How memory changes with age and which forgettings deserve more attention.
- 22 October 2026: How dementia changes over time – The evolution of the disease and the difficulties at different stages.
- November 19, 2026: Caring without burnout – Fatigue, anger, guilt, and emotional overload of caregivers.
- December 17, 2026: Communicating with a person with dementia – Strategies to make yourself understood, reduce conflict and maintain a relationship.
- 21 January 2027: The person beyond dementia – Identity, dignity, desires and bonds even when the disease changes behaviour.
- 26 February 2027: Objects, memories and dementia – Photographs and personal objects to reactivate memories, emotions and fragments of the life story.
Useful information
- Opening hours: from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm
- Participation: free
- Information: Silver Space Service, Valle di Cembra Community
