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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.

The classic family image has changed significantly in recent decades. In addition to traditional family models, rainbow families are increasingly coming into focus. This family form, consisting of same-sex parents and their children, is now an integral part of our society. Despite their growing acceptance, rainbow families face particular challenges and obstacles in everyday life.

Get the family start time on track now!" - This is demanded by an open letter to the federal government, signed by 35 associations and companies. famPlus has also signed the letter. Dr. Enni Vaahtoranta from famPlus explains in the interview why more support for families in the first weeks after birth is so important and what the family start time can achieve.

When parents or grandparents increasingly need support in everyday life, families face many challenges. It is beneficial if they can distribute the tasks among multiple people. Digital solutions can help with this, such as the app enna from a young Munich startup. In the interview, Franziska Gebhardt explains how it works.

Caring – this is not only an adult's task, many children and adolescents also take on caregiving and supportive roles within families. This affects their personal development and can impact their academic trajectory. What do young caregivers need? What kind of academic support would be helpful? The teacher training by famPlus on June 25 provides teachers with valuable knowledge.

Grieving is associated with death or the loss of a close person. However, relatives of people with dementia are also very familiar with this feeling. What makes grieving in dementia so special? And how do relatives find a good way to cope with their feelings? A grief counselor provides answers.

In recent years, awareness of neurodiversity – the recognition and appreciation of different neurological conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others – has significantly expanded. This shift is increasingly reflected in the workplace, where diversity is not only tolerated but welcomed as a source of strength and innovation. 

Anyone who requires care and moves into a nursing home often has to expect high costs. A portion is typically covered by the long-term care insurance. What happens if individuals cannot pay their share? In such cases, they can receive the so-called "assistance for care" from the social welfare office. The most important questions and answers regarding this social benefit.

Everyone has forgotten something or misplaced a key at some point. But what if memory problems occur frequently and affect daily life? Then this should be clarified by a doctor. This article explains where those affected and their relatives can turn and what happens in a memory clinic.

Mama, look, this little keychain, a cable car, I really want to have it. Will you buy it for me?" My son looks at me with big eyes.

The festive season has begun again, and with it grows the anticipation and the desire for shared moments with family and other close friends. In a time marked by global challenges and uncertainties, many long for the refuge of being with family to experience the warmth and harmony of the Christmas days together. 

When older people show symptoms such as forgetfulness, concentration, or orientation problems, many relatives suspect dementia. However, depression may also be the cause. An expert explains why it's important to clarify this and what can help those affected and their families.

Anyone who takes care of a relative who is in need of care has many tasks to do, from the household to care. Good if you receive support. Often it is not so easy to find helpers. A young team has set itself the task of changing that. One of the founders Ali Abderrahmane in an interview .