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skin protection in nursing

Nursing is not only on the groomed skin of the patient, the skin needs to be protected. By frequent washing and disinfecting hands and wearing disposable gloves, the natural protection is attacked, and germs have free rein. How seriously one should take the care of the hands, seen in the fact that 94% of all […]

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door-to-door shops with seniors

First, a brief explanation: A “door-to-door business” is the legal name for contracts, which in certain situations will be closed, mainly in the case of a representative’s visit or on a coffee journey. (Source: Wikipedia) Increasingly one hears in the media that seniors were drawn from the (alleged) representatives of any of the companies on […]

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Large salary differences in care

The nurses are just paid in the care of the elderly and other sectors is worse is no secret. But even within the care industry, there are enormous differences in Salary, as a study by the Institute for labour market and occupational research (IAB), with the title “What you deserve in the nursing professions in […]

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interesting facts of nature: Ginkgo

I’ve dug in the last days, going through my archive and looked at what are the topics that you again bring up recent posts. In doing so, I stumbled back to the section “interesting facts”, where, of course, also informative posts on topics such as back pain or (the not-so-positive) cystitis. So, let’s get to […]

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risk by PAK

What is PAH ? PAK waste “from the coal and oil industry”. More precisely, PAHS are “polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons”. They are used to make rubber and plastics softer and more elastic. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are substances, substance mixtures of several Hundred Individual. Particularly critical is the blended of Lead compound “Benzo(a)pyrene is true”. Where are […]

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risk due to DEHP

What is DEHP ? DEHP (diethylhexyl phthalate) is next to PAK one of the most widely-used “plastic softeners”. DEHP is used in many plastics such as PVC are mixed to make them more elastic. We have people come in almost daily with this plasticizer. DEHP is in the floor coverings, cables, plastic bottles, Shoe soles, […]

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sign language – sign language

Sign language – A mysterious form of communication? No, A distinct and visually perceptible language which is one particular of the deaf and / or hard-of-hearing people to communicate with each other. Sign language consists of a combined sign (sign) are predominantly with the hands in combination with facial Expressions and mouth pictures and also […]

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introduction of a nursing – chamber, Why, and for what?

Care chamber in the form of organization of a public Corporation would be a reasonable step for the professional self-government and thus to the professionalization of the nursing profession. By the state is entrusted with a sovereign task of a professional Association, he makes use of his right to transfer a highly respected professional group, […]

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An apartment “dementia-friendly” to make

With increasing dementia it’s people harder and harder in his own apartment to navigate.According to Gerlinde Strunk-Richter by the Board of Trustees of the “German Age” in Cologne, most of the people are supplied with dementia at home, which is why you should pay attention to a safe and secure environment. With a few hand […]

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The proper care insurance policy – but how?

Legal nursing care insurance with the potential for high costs “A care insurance? I thought the topic would be dealt with by the statutory long-term care insurance…“ or So many people at some point have to rely on their – mostly legal – care insurance, and their families surprised. This is because, unlike in health […]

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