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Care and sexuality: Interview with nursing service co-founder
“Vielfältig” is Germany’s first outpatient care service that explicitly addresses the issues of sexuality and gender diversity. The employees of the Bremen company integrate discussions about intimacy into everyday care and also offer consultations upon request. A conversation with co-founder Hannah Burgmeier. Sexuality also plays a role in old age. What does a nursing service […]
Osterholz-Scharmbeck: Cureus and compassio create 190 care and residential units
Healthcare / Care | Projects Review of the topping-out ceremony on July 24, 2024 | Two modern buildings with 143 barrier-free single rooms for long-term and short-term inpatient care, 28 service apartments and a day care facility with 18 places are being built I Completion of the properties according to KfW-40NH standard planned by summer […]
Relief allowance in care: who gets it and what is it? – Care
The relief amount amounts to 125 euros per month for care and relief services. You can find out who gets it, what it can be used for and how it can be transferred here. If people become in need of care, relatives, friends or acquaintances in Germany often decide to look after and care for […]
Care at home 24 hours: With private employment, relatives save money
23.07.2024, 07:00 a.m. 4 mins With 24-hour care at home, households can avoid the nursing shortage. Many resort to agencies for this. However, private employment is often cheaper and fairer, says Lena Ardelt from the household service platform Quitt Capital: Ms. Ardelt, many families have people who are in need of care and need round-the-clock […]
Brandenburg strengthens care in the social area
The Dementia Competence Center for the State of Brandenburg held its 9th specialist day on July 4, 2024. The motto was: “Well connected for and with people with dementia – implementing the pact for care in the social space.” The event with around 100 participants was opened by Social Minister Ursula Nonnemacher: “Creating good framework […]
Stresses and risks in outpatient care
Very warm days and nights as well as heat waves pose a health risk, especially for older people in need of care. The heat also leads to additional stress for caregivers. A recent survey by the ZQP in outpatient care services shows that the care professionals there are worried – and are struggling with the […]
Relief amount in care: What it can be used for – Care
The relief amount amounts to 125 euros per month for care and relief services. You can find out who gets it, what it can be used for and how it can be transferred here. If people become in need of care, relatives, friends or acquaintances in Germany often decide to look after and care for […]
Baden-Württemberg: What people in need of care have to contend with: rising costs and lack of care in nursing homes
Status: 20.07.2024 05:43 a.m. When older people need care, there is often no alternative to a nursing home. But in BW this can be very expensive. There are also reports of dangerous deficiencies in the nursing homes. Drum roll in the nursing home in Winnenden (Rems-Murr district). Some of the residents of the home are […]
When children no longer know how to pay for their parents’ care
Andreas F. (name changed by the editors) has thought of many things, he has done his research and prepared. He has struggled with bureaucratic red tape and questioned statements and regulations. But now he sees the time coming when he will have to give in after all. Not because he lacks perseverance. Rather, he is […]
Heat: Stresses and risks in outpatient care
Berlin (ots) Very warm days and nights as well as heat waves pose a health risk, especially for older people in need of care. The heat also leads to additional stress for caregivers. A recent survey by the ZQP in outpatient care services shows that the care professionals there are worried – and are struggling […]