Mental health conditions
Dementia & cognitive impairment
Not every burden needs the right label straight away, but it helps to know which profession is responsible for what. Here you can see who works on this in Austria: who may treat, and who provides support.
Core focus for this topic
For these professions, Dementia & cognitive impairment is a core focus. They are usually the first place to turn.
Music TherapyTherapeutic work with musical means, mostly non-verbalNeurologyDiagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system and their psychological effectsOccupational TherapyRestoring the ability to act and everyday independencePsychiatrySpecialist medical diagnosis and treatment of mental illnessRegistered Nursing (DGKP)Nursing, care and advice in illness, care dependency and at the end of lifeSocial Care WorkPractical, everyday support and companionship in people's own environment
Supporting options
These professions provide complementary support with Dementia & cognitive impairment.
Animal-Assisted TherapyFostering relationship, development and wellbeing with specially trained animalsArt TherapyExpressing and processing emotional topics through visual creationClinical PsychologyClinical-psychological assessment and treatment of mental illnessPhysiotherapyTreatment of body- and movement-related complaints, pain and rehabilitationPsychosocial Counselling (LSB)Support with life questions and burdens that are not clinical conditionsPsychosocial Counselling CentresFirst, often free help with strain and crisesPsychotherapyTreatment of mental illness and deeper psychological distress