Deutsche Stiftung für Demenzerkrankte – Wilhelm von Lauff-Stiftung –

The German Foundation for People with Dementia, also known as the Wilhelm von Lauff Foundation, was established in 2003 in Cologne. It is dedicated to supporting projects that assist people with dementia, their relatives, and volunteer helpers. The foundation is financed exclusively through donations and income from the foundation’s capital and is registered in the foundation register of the Cologne District Government. It is exempt from corporate tax and committed to transparency and openness.

The foundation's goal is to bring joy and security to people with dementia. It supports projects and initiatives nationwide that advocate for the quality of life of those affected by dementia, assist relatives, and train volunteers. The foundation believes in the importance of cultural and social participation and is committed to fostering a vibrant coexistence of young and old.

The foundation's funding programs are aimed at projects committed to people with dementia and their environment. The goal is to improve the quality of life of those affected and to enable them to live a self-determined life. The foundation supports both full-time and voluntary initiatives that pursue innovative approaches and contribute to the social integration of people with dementia.