Mark Michel

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There are 1.8 million people living with dementia in Germany. Unless there is a breakthrough in treatment, this number will rise to 2.8 million by 2050. How can these patients be cared for with dignity? One thing is certain: the problems in care—whether inpatient or outpatient—are growing. The shortcomings of the care system in German-speaking countries have been known for decades and will continue to worsen as a result of demographic change, because our society is getting older and older. The article "The problem of dementia – new approaches to care" shows examples of humane treatment of people in need of care and presents forward-looking models. Based on the personal experiences of those affected and the conceptual differences between alternative care providers, we would like to highlight possible solutions and provide new impetus for the long-overdue reform of elderly care.

A graceful and moving meditation on a disappearing way of life. Tender and unsentimental at the same time. Set in landscapes of remarkable size and beauty, the film portrays the world of the often invisible and marginalized pastoral cultures that exist all over the world. The film captures the beauty and harshness of this dying way of life, explores the deep and ancient partnerships between humans and animals, and tells of a type of food production and way of life that gives back more to nature and humanity than it takes away. The ancient practices of nomadic pastoralism contain a wisdom that deserves to be preserved and protected. It is time for a tribute. And a chance to rethink.

What does it mean to be trapped in your own body and not be seen? "Sand Girl" takes us into the unique world of experiences and everyday life of Veronika Raila, a young autistic woman who is hypersensitive and severely disabled from birth.

Illustrated with fairy-tale-like sand paintings, the film delves into Veronika's hidden world. As a child, she was diagnosed with an IQ of zero. She is autistic and has multiple physical disabilities. No one could have imagined that Veronika had such a sharp mind. Now, as an adult, she has learned to communicate using a sophisticated sign language system.