Empowering Cognitive Care: Alzheimer Sweden’s Collaboration with Alteri Care’s Telemedicine Platform
Alzheimer Sweden, a nationwide organization dedicated to supporting individuals with cognitive diseases and their families, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing care and knowledge dissemination through its collaboration with Alteri Care’s digital platform. “Our primary purpose is to spread knowledge and create security, and Alteri Care’s digital care platform gives us the perfect opportunity to achieve these goals,” says Malou Nevhage, Development Manager at Alzheimer Sweden. “The platform provides excellent conditions for creating a safer and more enriching cognitive life for more people.”
Alzheimer Sweden’s mission is to provide advice, support, and information to those affected by memory disorders, highlighting both the challenges and the opportunities for better care and treatment. The central organization, based in Malmö, is complemented by 15 local associations across Sweden. These local branches operate Café Minnesvärt, a gathering space for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive disorders, as well as their relatives. Café Minnesvärt meetings focus on knowledge transfer, offering information on resources, the progression of the disease, and available support.
In their effort to continuously expand, Alzheimer Sweden is launching new local associations and partnering with other organizations to extend their reach. “We want to serve as a secure knowledge hub, continually growing with more local associations and partners. The larger we grow, the better our chances of helping more people,” Nevhage emphasizes.
Alteri Care’s platform has become a key component of this expansion. Through the platform, Alzheimer Sweden now offers digital counselling services, where individuals can book free appointments with trained dementia nurses and certified Silvia sisters via their website. This secure and accessible service is designed to provide crucial support to those in need of professional guidance.
Beyond individual counselling, the platform enables Alzheimer Sweden to host secure digital group meetings for education, counselling, and support groups. Nevhage notes, “The possibilities are endless—everything from balance training and seated yoga to group discussions can now be conducted digitally, providing a new level of access and convenience for our community.”
The partnership with Alteri Care represents a significant step in aligning with the digital evolution of healthcare, ensuring Alzheimer Sweden can continue to serve as a vital resource for individuals and families affected by cognitive diseases.