Tag: Elderly care
How much does a nurse earn in Germany?
Dusseldorf Due to the high shortage of skilled workers in nursing, training as a nursing specialist is almost a guarantee of work today. Because the job is considered future-proof, especially…
Japan’s care industry is hoping for relief from robots – now AI is helping
Automated care The Transformer Bed was one of Panasonic’s first robotic caregivers. It could transform into a wheelchair but was never brought to market. (Photo: Martin Koelling) Tokyo Robots are…
Smartwatch alarm system for care receives millions of euros
Berlin Many Germans, mostly living alone and in need of care, rely on a home emergency call in everyday life. The transmitter of the alarm system with the conspicuous red…
Those in need of care face massive cost increases
Inpatient geriatric care The cost of a place in a nursing home has risen despite the performance subsidy that was approved in January. (Photo: picture alliance / photothek) Berlin The…
Lower wage limit for geriatric nurses rises to 14 euros
Nurse and resident of a nursing home Wages for workers in geriatric care are expected to rise sharply. (Photo: dpa) The lower wage limit in geriatric care will rise by…
Nursing emergency: Union warns of an “exodus” in nursing – domestic policy
Dramatic staff shortage in the hospitals! According to a survey of intensive care physicians, every third intensive care bed cannot be occupied because there is a lack of nursing staff.…