Dancing isn’t just fun. For seniors, it can also actively strengthen the senses and the body. Read on to find out how tango and co. can have a positive effect, especially in old age. Tango, waltz and cha-cha can be
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Poor hygiene, residents being sedated with medication, pungent urine odors: time and again, there are reports of disastrous conditions in retirement homes, where many elderly people spend their twilight years. Since, according to the Federal Statistical Office, around 16 percent
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I have been working in marketing at wissner-bosserhoff since 2015. Before that, after studying business administration, I worked for a company in the electrical appliance industry for more than 20 years. In the meantime, I have been leading our small
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According to the German Federal Ministry of Health, around 30 out of every 100 seniors over the age of 65 who live at home fall once a year. In nursing homes, the figure is as high as 50 out of
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I have now been with wissner-bosserhoff for five years. I started in 2017 as a dual student. After completing my associated training as an industrial clerk, I worked for a while in internal sales. Since 2021, I have also finished
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Shared apartments: What is a common living concept for students is gaining popularity for seniors. Especially for dementia sufferers, living together can be valuable. Read here what a dementia shared apartment looks like, what the benefits of living together are
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Playing games, singing familiar songs, having conversations: Social care in senior living facilities can be all of these things. But it’s also so much more. As they age, seniors often lack daily structure and social rituals. Skat night, for example,
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According to a recent estimate, Germany will have a shortage of nearly half a million caregivers by 2030. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, there are already eleven geriatric nurses for every 100 people in need of
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Professionally, I have already been able to gather a lot of different experiences: I am a trained beautician, have also completed training as an automotive saleswoman and have already worked as an office and branch manager in the tire trade.
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According to the Institute of the German Economy, there will be a shortage of around 500,000 nursing staff across Germany by 2035. The reason: senior citizens are getting older and older and therefore need to be cared for longer. On
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With Rumpelstiltskin and Co. against forgetfulness: Professionally read aloud fairy tales can have a positive influence on dementia patients according to studies of the past nine years. How reading aloud activates seniors is demonstrated by the findings of the project
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According to the Association for Nursing Assistance, almost two million people in Germany are cared for by relatives at home. The other half of the total of 4.1 million people in need of care are cared for by professionals in
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Well thought-out solutions, a solid product line and flexible, innovative ideas – these are feedbacks from our customers regarding wissner-bosserhoff. I am pleased that I have been able to make my contribution to this for more than 11 years. Back
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The bed is probably the most important piece of furniture in our lives. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives sleeping. The furniture becomes even more relevant in old age: For increasingly immobile or bedridden seniors,
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Why needs-oriented beds are important for seniors Good and, above all, safe sleep cannot be taken for granted in old age. The right bed can make all the difference. For bedridden seniors, however, beds are much more than just a
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Swimming, diving, hiking, … the main thing is nature! That’s how I like to spend my free time with my husband, our child and our dog. So we are super fond of outdoor sports. It fits perfectly that we live
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How to improve movement in old age Getting out of a chair and going to the bathroom: What are casual, unconscious routines for healthy people can challenge elders. The reason is increasing immobility. With increasing age and decreasing mobility, the
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According to a study by the Hans Böckler Foundation, one nurse currently looks after up to 13 people in need of care. The shortage of skilled workers not only means that the daily routine of those working is almost unbearable.
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17 years ago I started as a trainee in the logistics department at wissner-bosserhoff. After one month, I was offered an annual contract at the Christmas dinner. I was so surprised, I didn’t expect it at all at that time.
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The work of nursing staff is physically demanding – that is common knowledge. During the Corona pandemic, the workload in hospitals and care facilities intensified even more. Apart from shift work and psychological challenges, incorrect posture can also have a
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Current discoveries and promising studies Dementia – a widespread disease that cannot yet be cured. According to current figures from the German Alzheimer’s Association, around 1.6 million people in Germany live with the disease. Worldwide, there are almost 47 million
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I was already familiar with wissner-bosserhoff before I applied here last year. At that time, I had already completed my training as an industrial clerk here and then worked for some time in strategic purchasing. After my business studies in
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Occupational therapy supports people of all ages whose mobility is restricted by illness, disability or signs of aging. The older generation in particular needs help with targeted exercises to maintain their independence and the quality of life that goes with
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Time to say goodbye After 14 years of HR work at wissner-bosserhoff, I am now saying „goodbye and take care“. Looking back, I can say that it was never boring because there were always new topics and challenges. I am
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Practical tips for efficient duty scheduling For years, the nursing sector has been complaining about a shortage of skilled workers. Added to this is the extra workload caused by the pandemic. A duty schedule without overtime seems almost utopian. This
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I started at wissner-bosserhoff in 2015 while I was still a student. Initially, I supported various departments, including After Sales Service and Sales. I also did an internship in Marketing at our partner company Bigla in Switzerland. Since November 2021,
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Caregivers and family members face unique challenges when caring for dementia residents. The affected persons themselves are completely dependent on physical and emotional care from third parties. Three main objectives for special care can be used to master everyday life.
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How the nursing system differs from the German system Different healthcare systems, different training requirements and working conditions – nursing differs all over the world. It is interesting to compare the German care system with that of its Scandinavian neighbors:
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I haven’t been working at wissner-bosserhoff for very long. In November 2021, I started working here through Persona Service AG & Co. KG. Since February 01, however, I have been a permanent member of the wissner-bosserhoff team. And I have
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Digitalization stops at nothing – not even at nursing care. But which gadgets for seniors are currently on the market and how can they be integrated into the daily lives of residents? The following reveals which five gadgets are currently
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In times of a shortage of skilled workers, it is important for the care sector to integrate newly acquired or returning employees into the team and everyday life. After all, only satisfied employees remain motivated with their employer in the
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I have now been with wissner-bosserhoff for over nine years. I started as a dual student. As part of my training, I was able to take a look at all the departments before working in marketing and product management for
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Making the conversation with employees and colleagues a success Nursing is often a stressful job. Unfortunately, communication with employees and colleagues often falls by the wayside. Yet it is the be-all and end-all for preventing misunderstandings in work processes as
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I found my way to wissner-bosserhoff in 2017 via retraining as an industrial clerk. After my three-month internship in internal sales, I started working here permanently. Initially, I continued to work in the office, but then I quickly became a
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42 years. That’s how long I’ve worked at wissner-bosserhoff, in fact my entire professional life. Before that, I even worked here as a student during my vacations. In such a long time, I have experienced a lot. I started as
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I have been working at wissner-bosserhoff since 1986 and therefore I am one of the old hands here. As a trained steel and metal construction fitter, I have already passed through several stations in this long time. I worked in
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At some point, there comes the time when you have to honestly ask yourself the question: Can I still live completely independently in my own home, do I need assistance in the meantime, or is it perhaps even time for
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When I started as a trainee and dual student at wissner-bosserhoff in 2018, the first thing I had to do was go through all departments. My colleagues in production showed me how our beds are produced in the first place,
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Some people think of palliative care as a nurse who helps patients to die by giving them medication. Johannes-Christoph König, head of the palliative care unit and the palliative care consultation service at Cologne University Hospital, explains that the profession
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In the last 5 years I worked at the distributor of wissner-bosserhoff in Singapore and therefore already had experience in dealing with the team. Since July 2021, I am now directly employed at wissner-bosserhoff as Area Sales Manager for Asia.
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Pressure ulcers – a clinical picture that mainly affects immobile people. Bedridden people in particular are at risk of developing painful pressure sores. Mirija Ratkovic explains the role that regular repositioning and movement play in prophylaxis and how else the
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Mountain biking, via ferrata, hiking – I can do all of this excellently in my home town of Kempten in the beautiful Allgäu region. In addition, I regularly practice martial arts. My favorite thing is to do all these sports
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A common phenomenon among caregivers is skin problems on the hands. No wonder, because the frequent cleaning, disinfecting and wearing of gloves attacks the natural barrier function of the skin. At the same time, damaged skin can, in the worst
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Career at wissner-bosserhoff: Our employees introduce themselves I particularly like working at wissner-bosserhoff because of the good working atmosphere and the respectful interpersonal interaction among colleagues. It’s very easy to identify with our corporate culture, because we know exactly how
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Mobility is quality of life. But with age, mobility is lost. Seniors can no longer lift daily routines, such as getting up or getting dressed, or no longer trust themselves to do so. It doesn’t have to come to that:
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Career at wissner-bosserhoff: Our employees introduce themselves At work, you should always give 100%, or even more. I expect that from myself, but also from my colleagues. If the working atmosphere is right, if everyone keeps to tidiness and cleanliness,
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While one person can relax with a cool beer in the countryside, another can relax with rock music on his racing bike. What is obvious when relaxing is also true when it comes to stress: the respective influences have different
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The number of people in need of care in Germany is rising steadily. According to forecasts, around 4.6 million people will be dependent on qualified care in 2060. According to the Robert Koch Institute, these people in need of care
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„Those who work alone add. Those who work together multiply!“ This adage gets to the heart of teamwork: when each person in a work group knows their role and tasks while being attuned to the others, the team works productively.
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