{"id":6729,"date":"2025-11-16T07:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T06:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/care\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T11:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T09:53:31","slug":"care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/","title":{"rendered":"Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><nav class=\"gbbc-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"gbbc-breadcrumb-list\"><li class=\"gbbc-breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&lt;<\/li><li class=\"gbbc-breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/portal\/\">Service-Portal<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Basic Knowledge &amp; Practical Information on Caring for Family Members<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6404\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-408x272.jpg 408w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-3-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">No one thinks about caregiving without a reason. <strong>A loved one may suddenly need care<\/strong>, and as a family member or partner, you\u2019ll <strong>quickly<\/strong> need <strong>a lot of information<\/strong> to respond appropriately and take all the necessary steps. We know this situation very well. If someone close to you needs care, we\u2019d like to use the information in this section of awo lifebalance to support you <strong>step by step<\/strong> <strong>in mastering<\/strong> the often challenging <strong>demands placed on family members who are responsible for providing care<\/strong>. We don\u2019t assume you have any prior knowledge of caregiving.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rest assured: There are many options for help and support for caregivers in Germany.  <strong>You won&#8217;t be left alone.<\/strong>  On the following pages, we&#8217;ll provide you with the necessary basic knowledge and tell you what&#8217;s important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aur-service-pflege has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7976792d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background aur-service-pflege is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Personal Support \u2013 We&#8217;re Here for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caregiving situations often involve many questions, organizational tasks, and emotional stress. You don&#8217;t have to face these challenges alone. Our experienced consultants will guide you in a confidential, personalized, and solution-oriented manner\u2014whether you\u2019re just looking to get your bearings or are already facing specific decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-list red\">\n<li class=\"aur-service-beratung\"><strong>Care Counseling<\/strong>: Guidance on care levels, long-term care insurance benefits, and legal and organizational issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"aur-service-vermittlung\"><strong>Search for appropriate support services<\/strong>: Referrals to home care services, long-term care facilities, and care and respite services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"aur-service-entlastungscoaching\"><strong>Support for family caregivers<\/strong>: Counseling on emotional stress, family conflicts, and balancing caregiving with family and work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"aur-service-beratung\"><strong>Organizing Daily Care Routines<\/strong>: Assistance with home modifications, assistive devices, mobility, and coping with changes resulting from the need for care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"aur-service-beratung\"><strong>Advice on special care situations<\/strong>: for example, dementia, caring for children with disabilities, or end-of-life care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"aur-service-notfallbetreuung-pflege\"><strong>Arranging care services in emergencies<\/strong>: for example, arranging short-term care in emergency situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible consulting<\/strong>: by phone or video call\u2014confidential and hassle-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aur-service-pflege wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, just one conversation is enough to gain clarity and figure out what to do next. Please contact us\u2014we&#8217;d be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aur-service-pflege aur-service-nur-awo-lifebalance-kunden is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b0be8b0e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/contact-the-service-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use the contact form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-lebenslagencoaching\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:08002961133\">Call for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aur-service-pflege aur-service-nur-awo-lifebalance-weser-ems is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b0be8b0e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/contact-weser-ems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use the contact form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-lebenslagencoaching\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:044195722426\">Call for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background aur-service-pflege is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Important Downloads<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-52d37bc2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>A Practical Checklist on Long-Term Care<\/strong> \u2014a concise guide to what you need to keep in mind when filing applications, signing contracts, and selecting services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-download-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Checkliste_Heimvertrag-1.pdf\">Important Information About the Residential Care Agreement<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-download-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Checkliste_Auswahl-eines-ambulanten-Pflegedienstes-1.pdf\">Choosing an outpatient home care service<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-download-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Checkliste_Auswahl-eines-Pflegeheims-1.pdf\">Choosing a Nursing Home<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Understanding and Organizing Care Needs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for care changes daily life\u2014for those affected as well as for their loved ones. The following articles will help you understand the first steps and organize your care effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e0f9c723 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6971 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-placement-procedure\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6971\" target=\"_self\" >Apply for a care level<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For the purposes of the law, individuals in need of care are those whose ability to function independently&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6971\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7023 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-placement-procedure\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/begutachtung-durch-den-medizinischen-dienst\/\" target=\"_self\" >The medical examination by the Medical Service<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The assessment usually takes place at the home of the person in need of care. As a family&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/begutachtung-durch-den-medizinischen-dienst\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7022 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-placement-procedure\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/der-leistungsbescheid\/\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding the Benefit Notice<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The written decision on benefits will inform both the person in need of care and you of the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/der-leistungsbescheid\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6907 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-placement-procedure\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/ueberblick-monatliche-leistungen-nach-pflegegrad\/\" target=\"_self\" >Monthly Benefits by Care Level<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The exact amount of financial assistance provided by long-term care insurance is determined, without exception, by the care&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/ueberblick-monatliche-leistungen-nach-pflegegrad\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6921 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-placement-procedure\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/recherche-nach-pflegeanbietern\/\" target=\"_self\" >Find Support for Organizing Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">You can use so-called care portals on the Internet to research both outpatient care services and inpatient care&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/recherche-nach-pflegeanbietern\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term care insurance offers various benefits to support people in need of care and their family members. The following articles provide an overview of entitlements, benefits, and important application procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-e0f9c723 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6973 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6973\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding and Using Care Allowance<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Long-term care insurance has been in place in Germany since 1995. Through this program, individuals recognized as needing&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6973\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6972 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/antragstellung-bei-der-pflegekasse\/\" target=\"_self\" >Receiving in-kind care benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Anyone who wishes to receive long-term care services for the first time must submit an application to the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/antragstellung-bei-der-pflegekasse\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6976 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-in-der-ambulanten-pflege\/\" target=\"_self\" >Respite Services in Outpatient Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For care levels 2 through 5, the following services are available to assist with home care: Characteristics of&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-in-der-ambulanten-pflege\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6962 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/verhinderungs-kurzzeitpflege\/\" target=\"_self\" >Respite Services for Temporary and Short-Term Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Respite care allows for substitute care at home by family members, friends, or a home care service when&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/verhinderungs-kurzzeitpflege\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6961 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-22 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/wohngruppenzuschlag\/\" target=\"_self\" >Respite Care Services in Group Homes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">If the person in need of care livesin a residential group home with outpatient support, they are entitled&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/wohngruppenzuschlag\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7021 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-24 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegehilfsmittel-wohnraumanpassung\/\" target=\"_self\" >Care Aids &#038; Home Modifications<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Care Aids Home care poses significant challenges for those affected and their families. However, so-called care aids can&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegehilfsmittel-wohnraumanpassung\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6908 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-long-term-care-insurance-benefits\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-30 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-der-stationaeren-pflege\/\" target=\"_self\" >Inpatient Care Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-31 wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Residential care and day care offer various care options for people who need care. Full-time inpatient care is&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-der-stationaeren-pflege\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Long-Term Care Costs &amp; Financing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financing long-term care often raises many questions. The following articles will help you better estimate costs and learn about options for financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6980 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-youll-have-to-come-up-with-that-yourself\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-32 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6980\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding the Use of Income and Assets<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Costs for nursing care, household assistance, and personal care that are not covered by long-term care insurance will&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6980\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6978 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-youll-have-to-come-up-with-that-yourself\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-35 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/steuerliche-geltendmachung-absetzbarkeit\/\" target=\"_self\" >Take Advantage of Tax Breaks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For home care that you pay for privately in addition to the benefits provided by the long-term care&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/steuerliche-geltendmachung-absetzbarkeit\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6918 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-youll-have-to-come-up-with-that-yourself\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-36 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/bedarfsorientierte-sozialleistungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Apply for Social Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Long-term care assistance is a so-called needs-based social benefit paid by the social services office. People in need&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/bedarfsorientierte-sozialleistungen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">How to Balance Caregiving and Work<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for a family member can often only be integrated into one&#8217;s daily work routine with careful planning. The following articles provide guidance on balancing work and caregiving and highlight available support options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6917 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-balancing-care-and-work\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-37 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/so-gelingt-vereinbarkeit\/\" target=\"_self\" >Organizing Short-Term Time Off<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">All employees who provide care are legally entitled to time off work for a short period, regardless of&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/so-gelingt-vereinbarkeit\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6843 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-balancing-care-and-work\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-39 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflege-arbeit-miteinander-vereinbaren\/\" target=\"_self\" >Balancing Care and Work<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">It is only possible to effectively balance work and caring for family members with a high degree of&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflege-arbeit-miteinander-vereinbaren\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6855 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-balancing-care-and-work\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegezeit-familienpflegezeit-nutzen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Taking Care Leave &#038; Family Care Leave<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Employees have a legal right to partial or full leave of up to six months if they are&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegezeit-familienpflegezeit-nutzen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Relief for Family Caregivers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family caregivers do a lot every day and often reach their limits in the process. The following articles highlight ways to find relief while also practicing self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7028 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-family-caregivers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-43 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflege-von-angehoerigen-mit-demenz\/\" target=\"_self\" >Planning for the Care of Family Members with Dementia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Caring for a family member with dementia is particularly stressful. Since there are many conditions that share symptoms&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflege-von-angehoerigen-mit-demenz\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7027 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-family-caregivers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-44 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/beratung-kurse-schulungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Take Advantage of Counseling Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The purpose of care counseling is to help you, as a family member, as well as those in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/beratung-kurse-schulungen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6919 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-family-caregivers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-45 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/soziale-absicherung-versicherungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Social Security Options<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Caring for a family member who needs care brings changes and challenges for you on various levels.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/soziale-absicherung-versicherungen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6898 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-family-caregivers\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-46 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/beratungsangebote-nutzen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Take Advantage of Counseling Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The purpose of care counseling is to help you, as a family member, as well as those in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/beratungsangebote-nutzen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Types of Care and Housing &#8211; An Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a care situation arises, the question of the appropriate type of housing or care often comes up as well. The following articles provide guidance on various options and help you make a well-informed decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6979 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-general-information-on-types-of-care\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-47 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6979\" target=\"_self\" >Finding the Right Residential Facility<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">No one takes the decision to place a family member in need of long-term care in a residential&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=6979\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6977 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-general-information-on-types-of-care\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-48 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegen-zu-hause\/\" target=\"_self\" >Organizing Home Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">According to recent studies, the majority of people in need of care prefer to remain in their own&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegen-zu-hause\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7025 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-general-information-on-types-of-care\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-49 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/besondere-wohnformen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Compare Alternative Living Arrangements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In recent years, various other housing options have become established, such as assisted living, shared housing for seniors,&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/besondere-wohnformen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7031 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-general-information-on-types-of-care\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-50 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/voruebergehende-stationaere-pflege-teilstationaere-pflege\/\" target=\"_self\" >Organizing Day Care &#038; Short-Term Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">People who need care and are being cared for at home by their family members may also be&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/voruebergehende-stationaere-pflege-teilstationaere-pflege\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Care for Children with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for and supporting a child with disabilities presents unique challenges and raises specific questions. The following articles provide guidance, practical information, and references to support services for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7029 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-children-with-disabilities\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-51 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegegrade-bei-kindern\/\" target=\"_self\" >Care Levels for Children<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For children who require care, the care level is generally determined by comparing their limitations in independence and&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/pflegegrade-bei-kindern\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6920 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-children-with-disabilities\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-52 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-fuer-kinder-mit-beeintraechtigungen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Services for Children with Disabilities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As the parent of a child with a disability, a severe multiple disability, or a serious chronic illness,&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/leistungen-fuer-kinder-mit-beeintraechtigungen\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Planning, Support, and Saying Goodbye<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early planning and good support can provide a sense of security during difficult times in life. The following articles provide information on end-of-life planning options and support family members during the process of saying goodbye, grieving, and making the associated decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0d5c60d9 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6960 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-planning-support-and-saying-goodbye\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-53 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/vorsorgevollmacht-betreuungs-patientenverfuegung\/\" target=\"_self\" >Power of Attorney for Health Care, Guardianship, and Living Will<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">If a person suddenly, due to a serious illness or an accident, can no longer make decisions for&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/vorsorgevollmacht-betreuungs-patientenverfuegung\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7030 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-planning-support-and-saying-goodbye\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-54 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/hospiz-palliativversorgung\/\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Peoplewith terminal illnesses who are expected to die are entitled to palliative care and support. In medicine, \u201cpalliative\u201d&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/care\/hospiz-palliativversorgung\/\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7026 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-planning-support-and-saying-goodbye\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9bf84538 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-55 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=7026\" target=\"_self\" >Dealing with Goodbyes and Grief<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Everyone copes differently with the death of a family member. It helps to have other family members and&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?post_type=aur_infobereich&#038;p=7026\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basic Knowledge &amp; Practical Information on Caring for Family Members No one thinks about caregiving without a reason. A loved one may suddenly need care, and as a family member or partner, you\u2019ll quickly need a lot of information to respond appropriately and take all the necessary steps. We know this situation very well. 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