care.talks
Dementia in the Family: When Memories Fade—Still Seeing the Person
Dementia can impair memory, language, orientation, and other cognitive abilities. These changes are often particularly noticeable in everyday life.
Family members may notice, for example, that familiar conversations become more difficult, shared memories can no longer be recalled, or that the person can no longer say their own name.
That can be painful. At the same time, a person is not defined solely by their memory. His personality, his life story, his preferences, and his habits remain important when interacting with him. Current desires, feelings, and needs also deserve attention—even when they can no longer be expressed in words.
Through our care.talk initiative, we create a space for a personal exchange of experiences and a shared shift in perspective—moving away from focusing exclusively on what people with dementia lose, and toward what continues to define them. What they feel, their needs, and how we can respond to them.
The focus is not on finding perfect solutions, but on the open exchange of experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
An evening for reflection, discussion, and shared discovery.
Our experts share their knowledge and encourage you to talk about the challenges you face as a caregiver and to share your experiences with ways to get some relief. Network and share your thoughts. Because you are not alone. Connection happens when people listen to one another.
You will receive the link to join the event directly in your confirmation email.
Time
- Date: October 14, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Costs
This offer is free of charge for you.
FAQ
Privacy Policy
Information on the handling of your personal data in accordance with Art. 13 of the GDPR
Online Program: awo lifebalance talks
We would like to provide you with the following information regarding the processing of personal data when participating in virtual events via Zoom.
Responsible Party:
awo lifebalance GmbH, Eastend Tower, Otto-Brenner-Straße 245, 33604 Bielefeld (Germany)
0521 5577050, info(at)awo-lifebalance.de, www.awo-lifebalance.de
Legal Representative:
Karin Esch, Phone: 0521 5577050, Email: info(at)awo-lifebalance.de
Data Protection Officer:
Carsten Knoop, Phone: 05221 87292-01, Email: datenschutz(at)awo-lifebalance.de
Information on the processing activity:
Purposes of the processing activity:
We use ZOOM to host a digital presentation.
ZOOM is a service provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Headquartered in San Jose, USA. For information on the provider’s privacy policy, please visit: https://zoom.us/de-de/privacy.html#_Toc44414835
This program allows you to send and receive voice and video messages.
The virtual program is intended for employees and is managed by awo lifebalance GmbH. Participants use the link generated by awo lifebalance GmbH to participate.
Legal basis for the processing activity:
Consent pursuant to Art. 6, para. 1(a). a The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is automatically complied with by accepting the invitation and participating in the video conference. Participation is voluntary. An objection may be raised at any time by leaving the video conference.
What data is processed:
When using ZOOM , various types of data are processed. The following personal data is subject to processing:
User Information: Display Name, Profile Picture (image display can be turned off)
Invitation details: Last name, first name, email address; meeting details: meeting ID, participant IP address.
Text, audio, and video data: During an online meeting, your voice and video data are transmitted. You also have the option of using a chat feature for text input.
Scope of processing:
We’re using ZOOM to host the digital presentation. The video conference will not be recorded .
Categories of Recipients / Disclosure of Data:
As a participant, we would like to inform you that your image and audio will be transmitted via camera and microphone during the web conferences and will be visible to all participants throughout the event.
This data, as well as any written comments you may have made in a chat module that is also available, will remain online only until the end of the event.
If your employer requests this information from us, we will share your name and your participation in the event with them solely for payroll and/or statistical purposes.
Data processors pursuant to Article 28 of the GDPR:
ZOOM, San Jose Headquarters, 55 Almaden Boulevard, Suites 400, 500, 600, San Jose, CA 95113
Data Transfer to a Third Country:
Data may be transferred to the parent company of the provider, LogMeIn Inc., in connection with the online event. in Boston (U.S.) cannot be ruled out. You can find the relevant privacy policy here:
Additional Disclosure Requirements:
Retention period for personal data:
Unless the event is recorded, we will store your data only for the duration of the online event. Personal data will be deleted as soon as the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies and there is no legal obligation to retain it.
Rights of the data subject:
You have the right to obtain information (pursuant to Art. 15 of the GDPR) from the controller regarding the personal data concerning you, as well as the right to rectification (Art. 16 of the GDPR), erasure (Article 17 of the GDPR), and restriction of processing (Article 18(1) of the GDPR). Furthermore, you have the right to object to the processing (Art. 21 of the GDPR) as well as the right to data portability (Art. 20 of the GDPR).
If you would like to exercise your rights, please contact the Data Protection Officer listed above at datenschutz(at)awo-lifebalance.de.
Right to File a Complaint:
You have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Obligation to Provide Personal Data:
As the data subject, you are only required to provide personal data if you wish to participate.
Consequences of failure to provide:
Participation is not possible without providing the data.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We update this privacy policy when there are changes to our data processing practices or for other reasons that make it necessary.
As of October 2025
Technical Requirements
To successfully participate in our online programs, the following technical requirements must be met:
- Stable Internet connection (at least 16 Mbit)
- Laptop or tablet with a microphone and camera
- The programs or apps “Zoom,” “MS Teams,” or similar ones are generally used.
- To participate via cell phone or tablet, please download the “Zoom” app (you will receive an invitation via email in advance)
- You can only sign in using an Apple device if you have previously installed the “Zoom” app.
For more information or questions about the technical requirements, please contact us at info(at)awo-lifebalance.de or by phone at 0800 296 1133.
