{"id":9007,"date":"2025-11-28T13:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/simple-language\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:42:15","slug":"simple-language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/simple-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Language<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the awo lifebalance website.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page contains information in simple language.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone can understand texts written in simple language better.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Simple language is especially important<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>for people with learning difficulties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for people who have trouble reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for people who don&#8217;t speak German very well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the words in the text are difficult.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difficult words are explained in a <strong>dictionary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dictionary is at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does this site work?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"95\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Internet.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is even more information available online.<br\/>For example, about children and family.<br\/>Or caring for family members.<br\/>Or counseling in difficult life situations.<br\/>Or for help around the house.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"wp-image-4585\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d8382ea7c0.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of this text, you&#8217;ll see the overview.<br\/>There&#8217;s a list of words there.<br\/>The sequence looks like this:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Services for Me Magazine Events &amp; Promotions FAQ<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the terms.<br\/>Then you&#8217;ll get more information.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which area are you interested in?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the word &#8221; <strong>Services for Me<\/strong>.&#8221;<br\/>Here are some topics for which you can get help.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on &#8221; <strong>Magazine<\/strong>.&#8221;<br\/>Here you&#8217;ll find a lot of information on current topics.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on &#8220;Events &amp; Promotions.&#8221;<br\/>&#8220;Events&#8221; is an English word.<br\/>That means events.<br\/>Here you&#8217;ll find the latest offers from awo lifebalance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the word &#8221; <strong>FAQ<\/strong>.&#8221;<br\/>Here you&#8217;ll find answers to many questions.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\" class=\"wp-image-4589\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/901fbe4c4c_01.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website is always up to date.<br\/>This means that all information has been verified and is accurate.<br\/>But be careful:<br\/>The websites are written in complex language.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the very top of this page, you&#8217;ll see various icons.<br\/><br\/>Click on the book.<br\/>You will then receive information about awo lifebalance in easy-to-read language.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone can understand texts written in simple language better.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sign Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the very top of this page, you&#8217;ll see two hands.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on it.<br\/>You will then receive information about awo lifebalance in sign language.<br\/>Sign language is for people who,<br\/>who can&#8217;t hear anything.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Give us a call!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grafik.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3615\" style=\"width:124px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above, you&#8217;ll see an orange box.<br\/> <br\/>Click on the telephone receiver.<br\/>You will then see the phone number you can use to call awo lifebalance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Write to us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:hotline@awo-lifebalance.de\">hotline@awo-lifebalance.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the address.<br\/>Then you can send a message to awo lifebalance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sign Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the upper-right corner, you&#8217;ll see the word &#8220;Log Out&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on this word.<br\/>You will then be logged out of the site.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AWO<\/strong> is the abbreviation for: Arbeiter-Wohlfahrt.<br\/>&#8220;<strong>Life-balance<\/strong> &#8221; is an English word.<br\/>It&#8217;s pronounced like this: Leif-B\u00e4llenz.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work-life balance means:<br\/>Having enough time for work and family.<br\/>And have less stress.<br\/>To stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> is a division of the AWO.<br\/><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> is for employees of companies and businesses.<br\/>Employees receive support from <strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong>.<br\/>So they have enough time for their careers and their families.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get help and advice <strong>on<\/strong> topics <strong>such as<\/strong> the following:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children and Family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caring for Family Members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household Help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling in Difficult Life Situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission and Goals of awo lifebalance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"85\" class=\"wp-image-4592\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kita.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> supports you by,<br\/>If you need childcare for your child:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll receive good advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll get help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"129\" class=\"wp-image-4594\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/betreuung-angebote-pflege-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> also supports you,<br\/>when a family member needs care.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll receive good advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll get help.<br\/>To ensure your loved one is well cared for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> also helps you,<br\/>if you&#8217;re having problems and would like to talk.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll receive good advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll get help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> is here to help you.<br\/>So you&#8217;ll have enough time for work and family.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What offers can I take advantage of?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\" class=\"wp-image-4596\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7d06f44f70.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask your employer,<br\/>what options are available to you.<br\/><br\/>The employer has partnered with <strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong><br\/>signed a contract.<br\/>The contract states,<br\/>which benefits employees can take advantage of.<br\/>For example, consulting.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The employer pays for the consultation.<br\/>Maybe he&#8217;s paying for other services offered by <strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong> as well.<br\/>It varies from company to company.<br\/>Just ask.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call awo lifebalance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"66\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hotline.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can contact the employees<br\/>Call <strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can ask what offers are available to you.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can call during these hours:<br\/>Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phone number is: <strong>0800 296 1133 <\/strong> <br\/>The call is free.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\" class=\"wp-image-4598\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/32994f7433.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like to send an email?  <\/strong><br\/>The email address is: hotline@awo-lifebalance.de<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We want you to be satisfied with us<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"136\" class=\"wp-image-4602\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fragebogen.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With us and our work. That is very important to us.<br\/>After the consultation, we would therefore like to ask you a question.  <br\/>Are you satisfied with our work?  <br\/><br\/>Participation in the survey is voluntary.  <br\/>That means you don&#8217;t have to participate.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information on Data Protection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-4604\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4e536a0eb8.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data is information.<br\/>For example, information about you.<br\/>We treat your information confidentially.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<br\/>We do not share any information about you.<br\/>Not to your employer.<br\/>Nor to other people.<br\/>We comply with data protection regulations.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means:<br\/>We store your information only for a short time.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dictionary<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>awo lifebalance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"98\" class=\"wp-image-4606\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/awo_lifebalance_01.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AWO<\/strong> is the abbreviation for: Arbeiter-Wohlfahrt.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<strong>Life-balance<\/strong> &#8221; is an English word.<br\/>It&#8217;s pronounced like this: Leif-B\u00e4llenz.<br\/>Work-life balance means:<br\/>Having enough time for work and family.<br\/>And have less stress.<br\/>To stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Woman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"210\" class=\"wp-image-4608\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kinder-pflege.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A woman who takes care of children looks after the children.<br\/>She looks after and cares for the children of a family.<br\/>Sometimes she also helps with schoolwork.<br\/>Or she helps out around the house.  <br\/><br\/>She usually works for just <strong>one<\/strong> family.<br\/>Her workplace is the family&#8217;s apartment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daycare Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"85\" class=\"wp-image-4592\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kita.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Kita&#8221; is the short form of &#8220;Kinder-Tages-St\u00e4tte&#8221; (daycare center).<br\/>That&#8217;s a house or a large apartment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The children are cared for by teachers or other  <br\/>Cared for by qualified staff.<br\/>During that time, parents can go to work.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emergency Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/notfall.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency care is available right away.  <br\/>For example, if you&#8217;re sick.<br\/>Or have to go on a trip.<br\/>In that case, the emergency care service will look after your child.<br\/>Or takes care of your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"86\" class=\"wp-image-4610\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/betreuung_01.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A day care provider is a person who,  <br\/>who takes care of children.<br\/>Parents take their children to<br\/>Daycare.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the daycare center takes care of the children,<br\/>Parents can go to work.<br\/>Daycare providers usually serve <strong>multiple<\/strong> families.<br\/>For example, in her own apartment<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short-Term Care Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"68\" class=\"wp-image-4618\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kurzzeit-pflege.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a short-term care facility<br\/>People who need care live there.<br\/>The treatment lasts no longer than 4 weeks.  <br\/>For example, when family members are away.<br\/>And not being able to take care of themselves.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Care Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/am-tag.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A day care center is for people with disabilities.<br\/>Or for older people who need help or care.  <br\/>People are cared for only during the day.<br\/>In the evening, they drive home again.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Support Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"75\" class=\"wp-image-4616\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gruppen.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A care group is staffed by qualified professionals. Or volunteers.<br\/>They provide care for people who need assistance,  <br\/>so they can have a wonderful time together there.<br\/>A support group meets regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simple Language Welcome to the awo lifebalance website. This page contains information in simple language. Everyone can understand texts written in simple language better. Simple language is especially important Some of the words in the text are difficult. The difficult words are explained in a dictionary. The dictionary is at the bottom of this page. 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