For their work with the dementia advisory boards, Celina Sander and Stefanie Kremer were awarded the Josef and Luise Kraft Foundation’s Prize for Human Rights and Ethics in Medicine for Older Adults. The dementia advisory boards at the University of Siegen and the Alzheimer’s Association Siegen-Wittgenstein give people with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones, the opportunity to actively contribute their experiences and perspectives to research and care—thereby strengthening their participation and self-determination.

At the 23rd IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Amsterdam, Dr. Lena Rupp presented the results of her research on grief among family members of people with dementia. The presentation was part of an international symposium that brought together various professional perspectives on this topic.

The first Dementia Meet will take place in Siegen on July 11. As a member of the Dementia Roundtable, the event’s organizer, PAR will be represented by several members.

Missing data is often considered a nuisance in scientific research. In his inaugural lecture, however, PD Dr. Kristian Kleinke made it clear that it is precisely in these gaps that valuable information can lie hidden. With vivid examples and exciting insights into modern statistics, he took his audience on a surprisingly entertaining journey through the world of data analysis.

A personal article published in the Siegen seniors' magazine "Durchblick" shows how everyday life, family and quality of life can still be organized despite a dementia diagnosis. Under the heading "Briefly reported" (page 13) you will find the central statements - with reference to the detailed long version.

How does ADHD manifest itself in women - and how can diagnostics become fairer? Niklas Pütz was awarded the Wolfgang Popp Prize for his pioneering research on this question.

The completely revised 3rd edition of this guide shows how communication can succeed despite dementia, with everyday tips and personal experience reports from those affected, relatives and carers.

How does research deal with incomplete data sets - and what does this mean for the results of social science studies? In his inaugural lecture on May 27, 2026, PD Kristian Kleinke will provide exciting insights into current methods and their limitations.

Dr. Stefanie Baisch presented current research findings at the International Conference on Gerontechnology in Vancouver. The focus was on ethical issues and the effect of social robots in the everyday lives of older people.

Congratulations to Janina Florack on successfully completing her doctorate!