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Living in one's own home despite needing care is the wish of many people. For their relatives, this can become a challenge. A solution often presented is 24-hour care. What does it involve? Who is it suitable for? What needs to be considered? An expert informs about the opportunities and risks.

On June 1, 2025, a comprehensive reform of the Maternity Protection Act came into force in Germany. The innovations aim to adapt maternity protection to family realities, strengthen health and economic security, and at the same time relieve employers. The focus is particularly on financial benefits in cases of miscarriage.

There are words that sound negative at first glance but reveal a completely new meaning upon closer inspection. "Disappointment" is one of them. Doesn't sound good, does it? You think of shattered dreams, hopes that vanish into thin air, people who let us down. But if you break the word down, it also contains a liberating truth.

Many caregivers do not know that they have some tax benefits through caregiving or nursing. A tax consultant explains what they should know and which care costs they can declare in the tax return.

Open discussions about sexuality are essential for the healthy development of children and adolescents, yet many adults feel unsure about how to address this topic. Age-appropriate and non-judgmental education helps develop a healthy self-image and realistic understanding of sexuality.

Taking care of a relative is exhausting - and can make you ill. A rehabilitation measure can help you regain health. It can also take place with the person being cared for. The most important information about rehabilitation for caregiving relatives.

The bond between parents and child forms the foundation for a child's life and is currently the focus of scientific and societal discussions. In this article, we explore what constitutes bonding, how it can be nurtured, and take a look at historical practices that seem astonishing from today's perspective.

Care is expensive. Although the long-term care insurance pays for some services for those in need of care, the money is by far not enough. Therefore, the long-term care insurance is only considered a partial coverage insurance. The remaining amounts must be paid by the individuals in need of care themselves, their relatives, or the state.

After applying for a care level, a home visit from the Medical Service is usually scheduled. It is worthwhile to prepare well for the appointment. In this article, you will learn what you can do in advance, which documents are important, and why normalcy is important.

Oh yes, the pre-Christmas season. Glittering fairy lights, fragrant cookies, and harmonious family moments. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Reality often feels different: deadlines at work, gift hunting in crowded stores, and the ambitious goal of planning the "perfect" Christmas celebration. 

Welcome to the December marathon. But there is a force that carries us through all this hustle and bustle: Confidence.

Christmas is just around the corner! And for people, this means the search for a suitable Christmas gift for their loved ones begins again. Regularly, electronic novelties, books, clothing, or perfumes can be found under the Christmas tree.

If you don't have any ideas yet on what to gift to someone with dementia, feel free to be inspired by our suggestions.

In a world largely designed by adults for adults, children and adolescents often face systematic disadvantage due to their age—a phenomenon known as adultism. Important developmental experiences can thus be taken away from children and adolescents.

Ho, ho, ho, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you're still considering what to give your family member in need of care this holiday season, we would like to offer you some festive suggestions. The special thing about these ideas: The gifts not only bring joy during the holy celebration, but also enrich the lives of people in need of care beyond that. 

It's an incredible number that is often mentioned: every person is said to make 20,000 decisions per day. That sounds like a brain marathon with no breaks, except we're not running for medals, but stumbling through life—sometimes more, sometimes less gracefully. But how do we manage to do that? It's hardly feasible!

When couples become parents, a new chapter full of joy and challenges begins. Everyday life changes drastically. The balance between paid work and caregiving presents many couples with major tasks, and old gender roles are often unconsciously revived. A conscious engagement with these offers the opportunity for a more equitable, harmonious family life.