Home care of persons in need of care
Most of the people dependent on care in Germany are cared for at home. Their ages as well as their nursing requirements are extremely varied. Several helpful tips can make the care of persons in need of care easier.  

How do I organize my care day?
A certain diurnal rhythm in care measures is important for the nurse as well as for the patient. An example of how to organize a care schedule is shown here.   

Care using all your senses
Seeing the person in need of care holistically, perceiving and observing him comprehensively, is the basis of good care.  

Act prudently if the patient has skin diseases
Skin diseases can be seen. This can severely damage the self-esteem of the person affected. Therefore it is a great relief for the affected person if the carer treats his problems sensitively.   

Hygiene products for single use
Hygiene products are indispensable aids for the assurance of high hygiene standards in geriatric care.   

Itching of the skin – the no. 1 problem of old age
More than half of all persons aged 60 and over suffer from pruritus, an unpleasant itching of the skin. The most frequent cause is very dry skin.