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In Saxony, more and more people die from dementia.Between 2014 and 2023, the number of deaths has more than doubled - from around 1,600 to over 3,300, as can be seen from an answer from the state government to a small request from the left.According to the AOK scientific institute, almost 3.82 percent of the Saxon population suffered from dementia in 2022 - significantly more than in the national average.Disease particularly often meets women and people over 85 years. Left-wing MP Susanne Schaper said that dementia was not only an enormous burden for those affected, but also for relatives.It therefore called for more prevention, better diagnostic options and improved therapy.As a risk factors, she called lack of exercise, addiction to addictive substances, unhealthy nutrition, high blood pressure, loneliness and depression. Left sees great need for action In addition, more qualified staff in hospitals and nursing homes as well as continuous further training are needed.Schaper emphasized that the situation of caring relatives must also be taken into account.Since the majority of care takes place at home, life in the familiar environment must be made possible as long as possible.Relatives not only need advice, but also concrete relief, for example through more daily and short-term care offers. Their care performance also has to be better secured with the pension and income, according to the left-wing politician.Dementia has long been a task for society as a whole, which must be met with significantly more efforts.