The focus: Landsberg inspires new concept of acute geriatrics!

The focus: Landsberg inspires new concept of acute geriatrics!

On Monday, October 21, 2024, the Lechturnhalle in Landsberg am Lech experienced an impressive rush: hundreds of senior citizens and their relatives flocked to the event hall to listen to the captivating lecture by Maximilian Helber, head of the new department for acute geriatrics at the Landsberg Clinic. This event was organized in close cooperation with the Senior Advisory Board and the Landsberg senior citizens' Management and met with huge interest!

Maximilian Helber presented the revolutionary department for acute geriatrics, which was created especially for people aged 70 and over. His lecture was not only informative, but also gripping: with a clear focus on the special needs of older people who have to be treated due to acute diseases or age -related symptoms. "Our mission? To keep our patients' independence and increase their quality of life!" Said Helber. He warned urgently: "There can already be 10 percent muscle mass for 10 days of bed!" Therefore, the focus of acute geriatrics is not only on the treatment of diseases, but also on keeping the patients in motion.

practical tips for an active life

Helber emphasized that movement and a protein -rich diet are of crucial importance for older people in order to counteract the dreaded muscle breakdown. Social contacts and an active life design are also central topics that he appeals. The participants received valuable advice on how to make their everyday life fit and actively, from simple sports exercises to nutrition tips. The enthusiastic audience took a lot of practical information and suggestions.

The lecture was a resounding success-the great encouragement shows how important the new acute geriatric department is for the region. People are ready to work for their health and actively fight the challenges of age!