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famPLUS and the KKH are looking for schools to raise awareness about the topic of care. The seminar is conducted by qualified famPLUS professionals from the fields of nursing and parental counseling. Participation for schools is free of charge, and the project is funded by the care fund of the KKH.

In addition to the obvious tasks in family life, there are many "invisible" to-dos to accomplish — a responsibility mostly taken on by mothers, which can lead to additional burdens. Learn here how to counteract this "mental load.

Care from afar? When her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it was clear to Peggy Elfmann that she wanted to take care of her and be there for her. How can that work in everyday life when almost 400 kilometers separate them? Here she talks about her balancing act and gives tips for caregiving from a distance.

Corona pandemic, climate crisis, war in Ukraine — lately, we've had to deal with many difficult situations. But how do we explain such events to our children? We have a few suggestions for you.

Personal emergency response systems can be lifesaving for seniors in the event of an acute incident. In the current episode, we address questions such as how a personal emergency response service works, what the costs are, and what needs to be considered, with our expert Sophia Struck.

In the podcast about "Distance Caregiving," it discusses the tasks that these so-called distance caregivers can undertake and how they find a balance between a sense of duty and their own needs.

I can't take it anymore!" many people want to shout right now. Because we are tired, burdened by fears of the future, and now, just at the moment when the pandemic seems to be improving, the war in Ukraine has broken out. How can I manage in this situation to keep going, adjust my priorities well, and experience my self-efficacy and find meaning in it?

Resilience is a hot topic today. But what exactly does it mean, and how does resilience develop in children and teenagers? We asked these and many other exciting questions to the expert Gabriele Kaiser-Walz in our new podcast.

Every year, many thousands of marriages are dissolved in Germany, and many of the divorced couples have minor children. When the divorced individuals eventually find a new partner and decide to start a new life together, a so-called patchwork family is formed. With the right approach and a few tips, a harmonious and enriching coexistence for everyone can certainly be achieved.

Healthcare and nursing are set to receive their next digital update. This resulted in the digital care applications - or "DiPAs" for short. What's this all about? You'll find out in this article.

It can be exhausting and destructive to be repeatedly subjected to stressful emotions such as anger, sadness, frustration, and rage. How do others manage to become more satisfied in everyday life overall?

The podcast with questions & answers on the topic of care – listen now! When parents, siblings, or grandparents become in need of care, everyone faces great challenges. Our podcast is about the challenges faced by children and teenagers with caregiving responsibilities and how adults can provide support.

The shortage of skilled workers and demographic change are putting a heavy strain on the healthcare system. To facilitate processes in the future and to take the step towards digitized care, Fujitsu, in cooperation with famPLUS, offers demand-driven solutions. How these solutions are developed and what they are exactly, you will find out in this episode.

When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I could hardly find words to talk about it. Nowadays, I talk a lot about dementia and my experiences.  

Can I also harm myself with an advance directive? In case of doubt, will not everything medically necessary be done for me? Nadjila Behrens and Manuela Rest from the nursing advice department clarify these and other exciting questions in the current episode and also share personal stories from their lives.