Violence counts
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e.g. hard touching, pulling on hair or extremities or even hitting
.e.g. hard touching, pulling the hair or extremities or even hitting
e.g. intimidation, verbal abuse or threats of institutionalization
e.g. withholding meals or drinks, lack of support with personal hygiene
.e.g. withholding meals or drinks, lack of support with personal hygiene
e.g. threats, administration of sedatives or confinement to bed
The reason for the use of violence against the care recipient is often due to the overburdening of the caregiver. This often happens to family members who are overwhelmed by the situation. For this reason, it is important to assess the situation correctly at an early stage.
If you want to care for yourself: Recognize your limits!
Consider in good time before the care situation arises what burden you will face, but also what support is available.
- Inform yourself about relief options, e.g. under the Family Caregiver Leave Act!
https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/topics/elderly-people/compatibility-of-care-and-work/family-care-time/family-care-time/75714
Don't be afraid to seek professional help! Use
for this.
- the online care guide from the Federal Ministry of Health
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/themen/pflege/online-ratgeber-pflege/beratung-im-pflegefall.html#c9608
You can find the nearest advice center in the
- Pflegewegweiser NRW https://www.pflegewegweiser-nrw.de
or the
- Database of the ZQP Foundation https://www.zqp.de/beratung-pflege
If you recognize signs of violence in yourself or other caregivers, contact this support system!
- 10 tips to protect people in need of care from violence
https://www.zqp.de/insight-prevent-violence