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“Loss Takes Courage!” On the Ongoing Process of Saying Goodbye in Cases of Dementia
For those living with dementia and their loved ones, the disease means facing loss on a daily basis: abilities, memories, relationships, and a sense of security are lost. Where do we turn with all this grief, fear of loss, and other emotions? How can we foster mindful relationships in which gains can coexist alongside losses? A talk offering expert insights and opportunities for discussion, aimed at actively shaping the process of saying goodbye and finding the courage to embrace loss.
Led by: Dr. Aniela Knoblich (systemic grief counselor and funeral speaker, diversity expert, and lifelong music educator)
Cost: Free
Accessible: yes
Number of participants: limited !
Contact for inquiries: Waltraud Keller, Phone: 0761 290 93 12, Email:Waltraud.Keller@t-online.de
Registration due by September 18, 2026: Click here to
Note/Networking: “Dementia Week” will take place in Freiburg during the week of September 21–27. Throughout the city, there will be numerous activities and events for people with dementia, their families and loved ones, as well as professionals and interested members of the public.
The program includes expert and informational presentations, as well as hands-on and physical activity sessions, guided tours, opportunities for discussion and socializing, music and choir performances, and much more. You can find the complete programhere.
The program includes expert and informational presentations, as well as hands-on and physical activity sessions, guided tours, opportunities for discussion and socializing, music and choir performances, and much more. You can find the complete programhere.
Organizer: Dementia Network / St. Johann Residential Home
The event is part of the public program for the 16th Palliative Care Congress in Freiburg. The program is organized by the Palliative Care Forum of the Archdiocese of Freiburg in collaboration with the Department of Palliative Medicine at the University Medical Center Freiburg, and is organized in partnership with numerous institutions, initiatives, and volunteers from Freiburg and the surrounding region. For more information, please visit:www.palliativ-freiburg-2026.de
All information is provided without warranty.
Please note that events may be held in German.
Please note that events may be held in German.
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