– Non-slip tray: These trays are coated so that the dishes cannot slip. Not even if the tray tips slightly to one side because the strength in your arms decreases when carrying it. This means you can transport your meals and coffee safely again. – Drinking aids: Cups with a spout attachment and tight lid … Aids for Seniors – Eating and Drinking
Type of home: Independence is crucial Regardless of the various designations – from retirement home to senior citizens’ residence – there are only three types of home under the Home Act: Retirement home, old people’s home and nursing home (= care home). They differ in the degree of independence that the residents have. Retirement home … Assisted Living and Senior Care Facilities
The following points will help you to choose a suitable facility: ” Information: ask for brochures, price lists, care concepts and the house rules of the homes you are considering. ” Personal requirements: What requirements should the home absolutely fulfill – for example, should it be in the vicinity of your current home, allow pets … Nursing Homes – Selection Criteria
Decide beforehand If you have trustworthy people by your side, you can specify in advance in a health care proxy (Switzerland: Vorsorgeauftrag) who may and should later act on your behalf – for example, if you can no longer make decisions for yourself due to an illness or accident. The prerequisite, of course, is that … Healthcare Proxy (Advance Healthcare Directive): Data and Facts
An ideal kitchen offers enough space for cooking, eating and cozy get-togethers. You should also still be able to accommodate some practical electrical appliances such as a microwave and a small dishwasher. – Cooking area: the stove should be located near the sink. A storage area right next to the stove and at the same … Home Modification – Kitchen
Stairs are often a major obstacle – either they are insurmountable or they pose an increased risk of falling. Make sure that individual steps are not damaged, slippery or brittle. Install non-slip, colored decking. They will still be recognizable even if you forget your glasses, for example. On very long and wide stairs, you can … Apartment adaptation – Stairs
Prognosis Without therapy, polyarteritis nodosa is usually severe, and the prognosis in these cases is poor. The prognosis has – with appropriate therapy – improved significantly in recent years. While the disease was usually fatal until about 25 years ago, the survival rate after five years is currently about 90 percent. The prognosis of PAN … Determining the need for care – the process
Inpatient care often unavoidable Most people wish to live at home for as long as possible. However, there are situations in which care in a home (inpatient care) becomes unavoidable because comprehensive care is needed around the clock. This includes, for example, advanced dementia. At the end of 2019, a total of 4.13 million people … Inpatient Care
Bedroom There should be enough room in the bedroom for dressing, even for an assistant if you need help getting dressed. In the best case, there is also enough space for one or two gymnastic exercises. – Bed: Restful sleep is especially important. The bed should be of high quality. A slatted frame that can … Home Modification – Bedroom
Seeking help People can become a care case suddenly and unexpectedly or slowly and gradually. In both cases, relatives and those affected have to adjust to a changed situation. Caring for parents at home not only means a lot of organization, it also raises the question of the right way to deal with each other. … Caring for Relatives – Tips
Who is eligible? In Germany, anyone who can prove a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 50 percent is considered severely disabled (according to the German Social Security Code IX) and is entitled to a severely disabled person’s pass. The GdB is defined according to how the health impairments affect everyday life. It is … Disability ID card – Who is eligible?
A housing adaptation often starts in front of the house. If possible, you should replace the steps to the entrance door with a ramp. This is easy on the joints and the apartment is also easily accessible for people with wheelchairs or carts. – Safety: In emergency situations, it is important that the house number … Home modification – Entrance
