Markus Biedermann

Markus Biedermann is a qualified chef, dietary chef and Swiss Certified Chef de Cuisine in various old people’s homes. He also works as a care home director, registered gerontologist and certified coach/ HEB consultant.

A fleeting aroma, an unexpected taste sensation sparked –  some people only need to think about a certain smell in their head and they can conjure up times long-gone. And it’s not just memories of the food itself, but also all of the stories and situations in life connected with it. Food is a constant reminder of the past – in a person’s own memory. The sense of smell and taste transmit their messages to, among others, the limbic system, an area of the brain that is responsible for controlling basic emotions and memory.

Tasting, smelling, emotions and memories are also interconnected in the brain. The sense of smell and taste transmit their messages to, among others, the limbic system, an area of the brain that is responsible for controlling basic emotions and memory. Meals and dishes created with the individual in mind can give people, especially towards the end of their life, a tremendous sense of care and a feeling of being really looked after.

Short Biography of Speaker

• qualified chef, dietary chef and Swiss Certified Chef de Cuisine in various old people’s homes.
• Care home director, registered gerontologist and certified coach/HEB consultant.