Demographic change presents our society with major challenges – especially in rural areas. While cities benefit from relatively good access to care facilities and skilled labour, the situation is often different in structurally weak regions. Long distances, a shortage of skilled labour and...

The move to secondary school is a major turning point for many children – and is often associated with stress. New subjects, changing teachers, an unfamiliar route to school and higher performance requirements all come at the same time. During this phase, parents also face the challenge of...

A balanced diet is important at any age – but it plays a key role in health, mobility and quality of life, especially in old age. When a person becomes dependent on care, new challenges arise: a loss of appetite, chewing and swallowing problems or limited independence can make eating more difficult....

Children today are often under more stress than many adults realise. School, leisure activities, family demands and social media can lead to overload, which manifests itself in restlessness, sleep problems or even physical complaints. This makes it all the more important to teach children how to deal...

For many people, their own home is a place of safety and security. However, when mobility restrictions occur – whether due to illness, disability or age – everyday movements within your own four walls can become a challenge. Door thresholds become obstacles, narrow doors make it difficult...

Puberty is one of the most challenging phases in family life. While your child breaks away from you and goes their own way, you as parents continue to look for ways to provide support and guidance. This area of tension – between holding on to the familiar and letting go into independence –...

When a loved one becomes seriously ill and there is no longer a cure, the lives of everyone involved change. Palliative care helps to make this last phase of life as dignified and pain-free as possible – but what does this mean for relatives who are also working? Many employees are suddenly...

Children are curious and emotional beings who perceive and experience the world in their own, often intense, way. These intense feelings also include anger and aggression, which can sometimes pose challenges for parents. How can parents deal with such emotional outbursts without leaving their child...

The challenges of everyday life and the world of work are constantly increasing. Between work commitments, family demands and social expectations, it is easy to find yourself in a constant state of overwhelm. Mental health often falls by the wayside – a state that can have serious long-term...

In the course of life, situations can arise in which people are no longer able to manage their own affairs – whether due to illness, an accident or age-related limitations. For many people, this raises the anxious question: Who will make decisions for me? And how can I ensure that my wishes...