Social contact and mental challenge: in Kerkrade they try to prevent dementia with the ‘meeting bus’
Keeping the Brain Active: A New Campaign Fights Dementia in Limburg
While there is no cure for dementia, lifestyle adjustments can keep the brain active and engaged. Social interaction is a crucial part of this effort.
This is the philosophy behind the “meeting bus” initiative in Limburg Kerkrade.
A significant part of the campaign, dubbed “we are the medicine ourselves,” emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, according to Remco van Vliet of The Salvation Army,
which is involved in the initiative. The organization, in collaboration with Kerkrade city, established the ‘Meeting Bus’ along with other preventive measures.
Healthy Lifestyle
“A medicine is not against dementia,” says Van Vliet. “What you can do is pursue a healthy lifestyle: sufficient exercise, good food, mental challenge, and sufficient interaction. The latter is where the ‘meeting bus,’ converted SRV car,
” he emphasized.
It is parked for six days a week at six different locations in Kerkrade, where people gather for coffee and dessert. Van Vliet explains,
The intention is that people end up behind the front door, participate, participate in society, and have fun.
“They find something here”
A consistent meeting point like the bus can be beneficial, says Van Vliet, after more guests they had taken part in creating a bond between the Elderly and young people.
People with fewer connections around them can stay in touch with others.
. They might not speak a lot, but what drives them to come back every week.
Meeting Bus
The ‘Meeting Bus’ serves as a gathering place, transforming into a dynamic hub for social events. Its flexible features permit diverse onboard setups, from information kiosks to a performance stage and dining areas. The bus only drives about average of 10 miles per hour, so journeying around town lasts to ensure that residents have ample time to socialize.
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