Hospitalization of people with dementia

When a close family member with dementia has to go into hospital, it can be difficult for the person concerned. There are checklists that you can go through before the hospital stay to make you, as their relative, feel more at ease.

How to find checklists for a hospital stay

Further information and checklists on hospital admission and discharge can be found by clicking on the relevant links:

Checklist for family caregivers of people with dementia - admission and discharge - GKK Salzburg
Information sheet - Well prepared for hospital - Provincial Institute for Integrated Care Tyrol
Checklist for inpatient stays - Provincial Institute for Integrated Care Tyrol

Transfer forms for a hospital stay

The following transition forms have been created especially for older people and people with dementia and can provide nursing staff with important information and help if your relative or loved one has to go into hospital.

Living well with dementia - KABEG - Land Kärnten
Dementia information sheet - GKK Salzburg
Well prepared for hospital - Tirol Kliniken

Last update: August 19, 2025