Anyone who is in need of care, within the meaning of the nursing care insurance law? In terms of the care insurance act, persons are in need of nursing, which are impaired in self-employment or in their abilities. In six relevant areas of life, it is checked whether a capability is still available and whether […]

Prevention of care – Everything you need to know about (2017) In spite of a good supply situation with care services many people care for their relatives at home. Current Figures show that about two-thirds of all patient’s are cared for at home. The care of family members is mostly of spouses or partners of […]

Old people and drugs, painkillers, part 9 PRISCUS series: pain and inflammation relieving drugs Around 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. Pain and anti – inflammatory drugs to provide relief and are one of the most commonly used drugs at all. Advancing age brings with it automatically the wear and tear of the […]

Incomparable: doctor search on the Internet Every Patient wants the best treatment for his illness by the specialist physician of his confidence and, of course, of his choice. The way to find him. Almost 70% of us trust the recommendation of other Doctors, often the family doctor. But also the satisfaction of other patients is […]

With the number of cancer patients, the need for special centres is increasing Around half a Million people in Germany each year, the diagnosis of cancer. The number of people Affected is increasing, although it is already now the second most common cause of death in Germany. According to estimates by the WHO (world health […]

Diagnosis loneliness: What is it that makes these power robbers life-threatening We live in an age of increasing loneliness. This has nothing to do with “self-determination” or other retreats, but is now a serious phenomenon, which particularly affects vulnerable Elderly and care, but not only. According to Manfred Spitzer, who has devoted a whole book, […]

PRICSCUS LIST: medications for Nausea and constipation Nausea and constipation Constipation is one of the most common complaints in industrialized countries and is one of the diseases of civilization bad. In Germany alone, 15 million adults suffering from constipation., where women are twice as frequently affected as men. If nothing goes, even though it is […]

1:1 support – A boon for patients and caregivers Crisis in care: plans of the policy are a drop in the ocean The nursing shortage in Germany not only applies to the Old, and in need of care, but also Care for themselves. This is nothing New, and the planned 8,000 of the Grand coalition […]

Also in the old well and neatly dressed As a Gerontologist and legal managers, I always come back to in-patient facilities for the elderly. Striking for me in this context is that in some nursing homes on the clothes of the residents is respected. Especially on so-called protective departments ( dementia, etc.), I see again […]

HUMANIS-care: home living: What can I do? According to data from the Federal Statistical office, in 2050 it will be every third 60 years of age or older. With the growing life expectancy, the risk, help, or care increases to be in need of. Due to the decline in birth numbers, there are less descendants, […]