When the mind evaporates (Swiss Press Text 2019, by Rahel Koerfgen) - Swiss Press Award

Bz Basel, Basellandschaftliche Zeitung

Rahel Koerfgen

Dementia—this frightening disease, long among us—is still a taboo. This means that those affected not only face social isolation, but also the gradual loss of a loved one, accompanied by family members struggling to secure financial support. A portrait of a couple affected by dementia is a contribution to breaking the taboo around dementia and stimulating discussion on the topic of care financing.