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Even in old age, most people want to continue living in their own homes. According to a survey, 83 percent of seniors prefer their own home to a retirement residence or nursing home.  

For years, the occupational stress among employees of all professional groups has been increasing. More and more complain about burnout symptoms, such as exhaustion and reduced performance. 

Typing, swiping, surfing: Children and young people today grow up in a digitized world, and so the generation of digital natives seemingly learns how to handle TV, the internet, and smartphones naturally from an early age.

Stress was once a life-threatening situation. There were two possible responses: attack or flee. However, even today, without threats to life and limb, we still experience stress. Why is that?

That the grandma or grandpa takes care of the children while the parents pursue their careers is no longer a given. 

Parental allowance is going digital. One of the most popular and well-known family benefits, which is used by almost all parents, will be available for online application in the future.

The time has come, from 09/18/2018 the Baukindergeld can be applied for.

Each station is designed to be self-taught. First, an introductory story from the everyday life of the fictional Erna Müller, who suffers from dementia, is described. Then, instructions for the respective station are given, and finally, one is prompted to reflect. 

The tax return on a beer coaster. Just a few details and you're done. We still dream of it. Reality looks different. Especially when you want to deduct the costs for care. 

A business trip or training is scheduled, and no one can be found to care for the children during this time. Particularly for working single parents, it is often unaffordable to pay for additional childcare during off-peak hours.

According to the Federal Statistical Office, one in four citizens is already 60 years or older today. However, only five percent of the homes and houses of this generation meet the minimum requirements for age-appropriate living. 

Mothers are so many things. They are the first person of reference for their children, soul comforter, nurse, teacher for almost all school subjects, cook, housekeeper, shopper, cleaning lady, laundry woman. 

Where to go when things aren't so easy in old age? Straight to a retirement or even a nursing home? Or stay in your own apartment, your own house, and get external help? Start a senior co-housing community? 

We, famPLUS - Care Consultation, have joined the Dementia Partner initiative and will offer basic courses on dementia diseases as part of this.