Important support for relatives: nursing course started on Rügen!

Important support for relatives: nursing course started on Rügen!

In the picturesque surroundings of the Sana Hospital on Rügen, an important service is provided for caring relatives. As part of the “PfiFf – Promoting Care in Families” project, a free care course starts on Tuesday at 10 a.m., organized in collaboration with AOK Nordost. Not only is this course an excellent opportunity to gain readable and helpful information, but it is also designed to increase the knowledge and confidence of family members caring for their loved ones at home.

Participants can look forward to basic care techniques, how to use various aids, insights into various clinical pictures and information about benefit entitlements. Course leaders Sonny Lange and Kathrin Retzlaff will guide you through the course with their knowledge and experience. This is particularly important because, especially at a time when the number of people in need of care in Germany is increasing rapidly, such support is of great importance for many of those affected and their families.

Current challenges in nursing

Care is becoming more and more central in our society. It is estimated that the number of people in need of care could rise to over seven million by the middle of the century. At the end of 2023, around 5.7 million people were already dependent on care, even though the number of those in need of care had doubled in the last ten years. As a result, more and more families are faced with major challenges, which are often associated with questions about support through care courses and the right care insurance.

The topic is also highlighted particularly in terms of trade union politics. Nursing care insurance, which was introduced in 1995, brings with it a number of hurdles: those with statutory and private insurance must meet different requirements depending on their status. These discussions should not be underestimated, especially in rural regions such as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where support from skilled workers is often limited.

Personal stories

The topic becomes particularly dramatic in the experiences of those affected. Gesa Borek's son, for example, suffers from fragile X syndrome, a genetic syndrome that entails complex care needs. Matthias Binder has been looking after his wife for over 20 years and is a prime example of the challenges that come with caring for relatives. Silke Loos spoke of her strenuous year and a half in which she fought for a lift for her son. Stories like these clearly show how necessary courses like the ones offered are and how important the community of those affected is.

Registrations are available by phone or email for anyone interested in taking part. The regular course offerings not only provide important information, but also a space for exchange and mutual support between relatives. They are proof that, despite all adversities, a good knack for caring for people in difficult care situations can often make the difference.

The offer at the Sana Hospital is another step in the right direction and a clear sign of the importance of more knowledge in care by relatives.