On Friday 13 November was Queen Silvia visited Silviahemmet day centers in Munich, Germany and to participate in a symposium on dementia.
The morning events started in a residential area in the east of Munich where Silviahemmet day center is located. The Queen was given the opportunity to take part of the daily work and met the staff and the persons who participated in the operation.

During the afternoon the Queen attended a symposium on dementia. The Queen made a speech and talked about Silviahemmet and the training that is linked to the business.
Silvia Home Foundation
Silvia Home Foundation was founded on the initiative of the Queen in 1996. Silviasyster- and Silvia Nursing and training certifications of whole units paired with the width training in dementia care practice for the different categories in healthcare. Silviahemmet strive to actively participate in the development of good treatment and care of people with dementia and their families.

Since its inception, the Foundation Silviahemmet opens in new window retrained nurses and nurses in dementia care, so far 550 Silvia Sisters and 170 Silvia Nurses. In May took the first Silvia doctors graduated after having completed a Master's degree in dementia care doctor.

The business has attracted international attention and delegations from several countries has visited Silviahemmet in Stockholm, which has led to concrete collaborations.
photo credits: Kungahuset.se