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Culinary Christmas delights in care: indulgence for all the senses

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Christmas is a time for contemplation, togetherness and, last but not least, enjoyment. Culinary delights play a particularly important role for people in need of care, who are often dependent on special dietary requirements. Food connects, evokes memories and creates a sense of familiarity and...

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Heat in summer: protecting the elderly and those in need of care

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Heatwaves are stressful for many people, but they are particularly dangerous for senior citizens. There is no universal temperature that affects all senior citizens to the same extent. After all, the tolerance of heat depends on many factors. As a guideline, however, we can say that prolonged...

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The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

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It is common for cognitive abilities to change slightly with age. However, if dementia is suspected, it is advisable to discuss this with a doctor. Around 50 million people worldwide live with dementia. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease. It involves the build-up of proteins in...

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Dementia: What exactly is this disease?

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More and more people are suffering from dementia. There are currently around 1.7 million people affected in Germany and around 40,000 more are diagnosed every year. The risk increases with age. What kind of illness is “dementia” anyway? Translated from Latin, dementia means...

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2022: New benefits within care

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In July of 2021 the Bundestag has decided on a new Care Reform Act. The first regulations already came into effect, the majority will follow on the first of January 2022. The corresponding law provides financial relief for residents of nursery homes and the better payment of nursing staff, among...

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