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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 .

When people leave their jobs due to a mental illness, it is often difficult for them to find a way back into the job market. Yet, a workday routine is important for many, as it provides emotional and financial stability. How this can succeed is demonstrated by the social enterprise PROJEKT PRINT.

Learn how to master the balancing act between high demands and personal needs. Discover the art of balance through self-reflection, stress management, and smart prioritization.

Learn how to master the balancing act between high demands and personal needs. Discover the art of balance through self-reflection, stress management, and smart prioritization.

Fear, joy, anger, sadness — emotions are a part of each of us. But how we can recognize and manage them is something we only learn during our childhood. 

After a long struggle, a nursing care reform has now been adopted. The law is intended to bring improvements for those in need of care and for caring relatives. But what does the new Nursing Support and Relief Act (PUEG) really bring?

Single mothers and fathers juggle effortlessly between office deadlines, childcare, and household chores. Appointments, shopping, and personal life - everything has to be organized.

As people age, the risk of tripping and falling increases. Falls often have serious consequences for those affected. Care expert Michaela Pulina-Mathein explains what is important in fall prevention and what you can do specifically to ensure that your relative does not fall.

Text: Peggy Elfmann

Taking care of a relative requires a lot of energy. Caregivers and concerned relatives may benefit from a break from everyday life. What should they consider if they want to travel alone? And how do you plan a vacation with the person needing care?

From Peggy Elfmann

Who bears the costs when parents need to be cared for in a nursing facility? Care is associated with high financial expenses, and the income of those affected is often not sufficient to cover the cost of the facility themselves.

A stroke can change an entire life in a very short time. However, with a good plan, those affected can continue to manage daily life at home as independently as possible. We discuss what is important when returning home after a stroke.

There are many testimonials that children with ADHD can take a successful—albeit unconventional—path. An ADHD diagnosis is not the end of the world! On the contrary, if parents and important caregivers recognize the child's potential, they have the best chances of becoming a great, successful, and happy person.

Older people surpass the gaming consumption of teenagers and young adults by nearly double. This has not only health-related but also socially problematic consequences. But is "silver gaming" automatically bad? We get to the bottom of the matter.

Loud shouting, slamming doors, and great silence. In conflict situations, we often communicate emotionally, are overwhelmed, and end up with no real result. But there is another way: the concept of "Nonviolent Communication" shows us a way to recognize needs and handle conflicts better.