Degrees of care replace care levels The previous three care levels were replaced by five care grades in January 2017. They offer a more precise and comprehensive assessment of a patient’s abilities and impairments. Depending on the care level, a person in need of care receives varying degrees of support from the care insurance. Anyone … Care Levels (Nursing Grades)
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
Beauty comes from within – but in menopause also dry skin, brittle hair and pimples. The blame for the “inner skin aging” are the hormones. “With the onset of menopause, the concentration of female sex hormones decreases. Since they help the cells to store fluid, the moisture content of the skin and mucous membranes also … Menopause: Take Special Care of Skin Now
More than two-thirds of all people in need of care are cared for at home by their families. For these, the care of relatives is usually associated with a high burden. But what claims and relief options are there for them? And who can they turn to if they need help? Helga S., 76, suffers … Caring for Relatives At Home: More Than Just a Job
Helga S. is entitled to benefits from the nursing care insurance because of her illness. The nursing care insurance is always located at the health insurance with which one is insured. The long-term care insurance fund determines the severity of the need for care by assigning the person one of the five degrees of care. … Home Care for Relatives: Long-Term Care Insurance and Degrees of Care
Every day our skin is stressed. Wind and weather, intense UV radiation and last but not least frequent contact with water and washing substances or cosmetics can stress the skin and the natural skin barrier. With microdermabrasion, a mechanical peeling method, the skin structure can be improved. Especially for stressed skin, with acne or scars, … Microdermabrasion Exfoliation
Dry skin looks enviable when it is young. Skin blemishes, oily shine, hypersensitivity and large pores are not found here. But with age, it needs a lot of care, because the sebaceous glands produce too little fat. As a result, a sufficiently thick protective film of fat cannot form on the skin. Faster wrinkle formation … Dry Skin (Sebostasis)
Dealing with death and the process of dying is slowly being rethought in German society through hospice work. Many people find it difficult to come to terms with saying goodbye to life; the thought of the end is pushed far away. This is because the subject of “dying” is fraught with anxiety and fear, and … Dying in a Hospice
Again and again, headlines like this appear: “Caregiver kills nursing home resident” or “Scandal in nursing home – residents tortured and underserved”. Each time there is an outcry from the population, each time politicians and experts make statements. But what leads to violence against people in need of care? Murder and manslaughter are not the … Violence in Nursing
In addition to the location, the right soil is also crucial when planting herbs. Heavy, clayey soils are not suitable for planting herbs, as they bind too much liquid and lead to waterlogging. Therefore, one should rather resort to looser soil. Special herbal soil guarantees the right composition, but is quite expensive in comparison. For … Planting and Caring for Herbs
Definition Itching in the testicular area is not uncommon and can be intensified by sweating in particular. Itching in the crotch is often caused by insufficient hygiene. But other medical causes can also be hidden behind the symptom itching. Fungi, bacteria, mites or other pathogens can cause similar symptoms. A dermatologist can provide clarity here … The scrotum itches – What is behind it?
Diagnosis The dermatologist first looks at the skin of the testicles and, based on the appearance of the region, assesses which clinical pictures are possible. An experienced dermatologist can in most cases identify the cause with relative certainty at a glance. To be able to detect germs such as fungi or bacteria reliably, a smear … Diagnosis | The scrotum itches – What is behind it?
