Preventing dementia through exercise
For the fifth time, the "Healthy in Old Age" series is being offered to senior citizens in Konz. From February to June, a total of four events will take place – this time focusing on gut health, dementia prevention, mindfulness, and exercise.
The event series is organized by the community nurse. Plus , the Konz care support center and the Konz-Karthaus neighborhood management. Cooperation partners include the county's health promotion and prevention office and the Trier dementia center. Participation in the events is free of charge. However, prior registration is required. The second event in the series will take place on March 19 instead and provides information about the clinical picture “ Dementia” and opportunities for active prevention through exercise .
At this event, you will receive clear information about dementia and an important way to actively prevent it: regular exercise. Together, we will explore the following questions:
- What kind of exercise is beneficial?
- How much exercise is beneficial and feasible in everyday life?
Various forms of exercise are presented (endurance, coordination, muscle building, balance exercises, and dual-tasking) that strengthen body and mind – both theoretically and practically. All content is relevant to everyday life, easy to understand, and tailored to the needs of senior citizens.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Care Support Center Konz, Karthäuser Str. 157, 54329 Konz
Speaker: Birgit Backes (Dementia Center Trier)
Registration by March 12th is required with the community nurse, Ms. Angela Veneziano, via email at veneziano.angela@caritas-region-trier.de or by phone at 0171 – 86 81 646
Further information about the event series can be found at www.zuhausinkarthaus.de
Other Events:
Movement-activating walk
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Monastery Park Konz-Karthaus
Encounter facilitator: Angela Veneziano, Community Nurse Plus
Registration deadline: April 30th via email to veneziano.angela@caritas-region-trier.de or by phone at 0171 86 81 646
From head to body - mindfulness meets chair yoga
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Care Support Center Konz, Karthäuser Str. 157, 54329 Konz
Speaker: Angela Veneziano, Community Nurse Plus
Registration deadline is June 10th via email to veneziano.angela@caritas-region-trier.de or by phone at 0171 86 81 646