Caring relatives

Further information can be found on the website of the General Student Counselling Service
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Offer for family caregivers

Where can I get advice? Care situations often come as a surprise. You can arrange a consultation at the family office at short notice. Here you can discuss the necessary steps for applying for a care level (previously known as a level of care), preparing for the MDK visit, specific options for help at home, options for semi-residential and inpatient care, reconciling care and work, etc. There are no "general prescriptions". That is why it is important to get advice that takes your situation into account. The Family Office will be happy to support you. Consultations are possible at any time but only by appointment! Individual consultations

  • personal
  • via Zoom
  • by telephone
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Katrin Liebl

Dipl.-Sozialpäd. (FH), M.A.

Galgenbergstraße 30, D 111
93053 Regensburg

+49 941 943-9208
studienberatung(at)oth-regensburg.de

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Power Exchange

People who work and care for a relative at home are often burdened with everyday tasks. This can be shopping, garden maintenance, looking after the relative, e.g. for a walk or doing the laundry. But even unusual tasks, such as clearing out a cellar or trimming the hedges twice a year, are often impossible to do without help. It is usually difficult to get suitable support, although the financial means are available through care insurance (e.g. respite care). On the other hand, there are many students who would like to earn some extra money by doing simple jobs.

With our Power Exchange, we would like to provide a platform where those seeking and offering help can search and find each other. You can find it on the eLearning platform under: further facilities/family office/power exchange for family caregivers.

Please contact each other directly and clarify details such as remuneration, working hours or appointments yourself.

We wish you every success!

Workshops and lectures

The Family Office at OTH Regensburg tries to support family caregivers with a series of workshops and lectures on various topics. Living wills and health care proxies, relaxation techniques, self-care, dementia training or support for stroke patients are just a few examples.

You can find the offers for the current semester under "Dates".

 

VdK Online lecture series

The VdK's Bavaria-wide digital lecture series offers everyone the opportunity to obtain information from the comfort of their own home! In the web lectures, experts give talks on various topics such as care, pensions and severe disabilities. You can find the dates for the free lectures here and register easily. All you need to participate is Internet access and a connected device such as a tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.

You can simply log in as a "guest" or create an account under "Registration".

You will receive the access link by email two days before the respective lecture.

Registration for the lectures

 

Precaution by means of health care proxy, care directive and living will - Wed., 20.03.2024, 18:00 - 19:00 hrs

Precaution by means of health care proxy, care directive and living will - Wed., 10.04.2024, 15:00 - 16:00 hrs

Care assessment and support services for children with disabilities - Wed., 17.04.2024, 15:00 - 16:30

Financing options for adapting living space to the disability - Wed., 15.05.2024, 15:00 - 16:30

Assistance services for people with disabilities as part of integration assistance - Wed., 05.06.2024, 15:00 - 16:30

Understanding dementia - interesting facts about people with dementia - Wed., 10.07.2024, 15:00 - 16:30

Long-term illnesses: What statutory benefits am I entitled to? - Wed., 13.11.2024, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Helpful links



  • Specialist center for family caregivers in the city of Regensburg

    The specialist center supports family caregivers by providing free advice, support and relief services.

    Possible services include

    • Information on care insurance benefits and applying for care levels
    • Help with age-appropriate home adaptations
    • Finding contacts for various problems and geronto-psychiatric services
    • Organization of a discussion group for relatives of people with dementia
    • Creation of individual care plans

    Specialist center for caregiving relatives of Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. Regensburg

    The specialist center supports family caregivers by providing free advice, support and relief services.

    Possible services include

    • Information and advice on support services and their financing
    • Advice on health and care insurance benefits
    • Assistance with applications
    • Personal advice on coping with the care and support situation and dealing with relatives suffering from dementia
    • Support with administrative matters
    • Home visits if required

  • This brochure provides an overview of the range of care services for people in need of care and assistance for family caregivers in the city of Regensburg.

    Care guide" brochure


  • This portal offers you many helpful support services and further suggestions for organizing your everyday life. The active card can be particularly attractive for senior citizens.

    The city of Regensburg offers a search for available places in care homes in Regensburg.

    Support and relief for people who care for relatives with dementia.

    Here, people with dementia can be accompanied on an hourly basis, providing relief and support for family caregivers. Cafe Malta is specially designed for guests with dementia.


  • The Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care has had a care commissioner for some time now: Hermann Imhof, Member of the Bavarian Parliament People in need of care and their relatives, as well as care workers, can turn to him with their concerns in the area of outpatient or inpatient care. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

    Contact and further information: www.patientenportal.bayern.de


  • The Bavarian State Ministry has bundled a lot of information on the subject of "Living in old age" under this link and has also listed alternative forms of living under the need for as much independence as possible.

    You can search for a suitable home here, not only regionally but also nationally, and get a good overview of the various quality criteria.

    Barrierefrei Leben e. V. is an association for advice on aids, home adaptations and barrier-free building advice.

    In the online portal for housing and care, you will find well-structured and easy-to-understand topics.


  • Caritas has put together a guide that deals with the most important issues such as housing, legal conditions, support, care and provision.

    In this web portal, people with disabilities, relatives, but also companies and administrations can find a lot of helpful information.


  • Support for family caregivers is particularly important. The Bavarian State Ministry has also taken this on board and compiled offers.

     

    Every health insurance company has a contact person on the subject of care who you can get in touch with.

     

    The consumer advice center offers a quick insight into all aspects of health and care.

     

    Below you will find a list of all patient advice centers in Bavaria.

     

    Free, independent, neutral, competent and comprehensible help with questions about illnesses, rights as a patient, as well as private and professional consequences of an illness.

     

    People seeking advice on a wide range of topics can obtain anonymous and free advice from employees of the Caritas welfare organization. Thanks to the very uncomplicated and simple explanation of how online counseling works, this service can be used without prior knowledge.


  • The Federal Representation of the Interests of the Elderly and People in Need of Care campaigns for their rights and concerns.

     

    The working group provides a lobby for older people in Germany, representing their interests in politics, business and society.

     

    In order to meet the interests and needs of people in need of care and to keep quality at a comparable level, this link provides valuable criteria for assessment and a list of all contact persons for suggestions.


  • Parents who have a child with a disability can find lots of information, questions and answers here.

     

    Intakt Homepage

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  • Children can be taught about dementia in different ways and by different caregivers. The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth has published some materials and information:

    • Pixi book "Lilli und ihre vergessliche Oma" (also available in German from our family office, request by email)

      The Pixi book describes vividly and in short sentences how Lilli perceives her grandmother Anna, who lives with dementia, and life in a shared household with all its ups and downs.

      The book is available in German, English, Russian, Turkish and Arabic and can be ordered free of charge via the following email address: publikationen@bundesregierung.de

    • Film "Knietzsche and dementia"

      In this animated film, Knietzsche, "the world's smallest philosopher", sets off on a journey with his grandmother to discover dementia. The film explains in a simple and understandable way what exactly dementia is and how Knietzsche can act to make everyday life easier for his grandma.

      The film can be viewed free of charge via the following YouTube link: Movie "Knietzsche and dementia"

    • Dementia educational game "What's wrong with Grandma?"

    The free, interactive online game "Was hat Oma?" was developed by the Technical University of Dresden in collaboration with the German Alzheimer Society. It explains dementia in a playful way and gives tips for dealing with people with dementia.

     

    Further information from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth

     


  • Living will to fill out


Image sources: Literature for family caregivers: OTH Regensburg - Petra Knoch Dementia training: Gerhard Seybert - stock.adobe.com