The disease is challenging not only for patients, but also for their relatives. Experts explain which rules apply to everyday life, how important relief is and which traps you can fall into.
Whenever Gerd Memminger feels like he has to drive somewhere quickly, his wife Hannelore knows how to gently dissuade him. “You can’t argue. Otherwise he’ll be confrontational,” says Hannelore Memminger, 79, short hair, black handbag on her lap. Then she goes out to eat with him without further ado. “Food is a good outlet and he gets out of the house sometimes.”