2023-08-03 10:42:40
The Community Nurses have been supporting seniors in Hallein on health and care issues for a year. A couple shares their experiences.
When the Community Nurses of the Diakoniewerk started on behalf of the city of Hallein a year ago, Ms. W. was one of the first to call. “I was about to have an eye operation and needed care for my husband during this time. Lisa Kosel organized that for us,” she says. The first phone call was followed by a face-to-face meeting. Community Nurse Kosel and the couple discussed the current life situation and health issues of the two. Since Mr. W. suffers from dementia, all-day care was the best solution. Community Nurse Lisa Kosel organized a place in day care. “We were there for a trial day and since then my husband has been going there for a whole day every week. Because I like it too, I recently went along twice a month. The time in the day care is a real relaxation for me. I have to I don’t have to worry about anything. There’s breakfast, lunch and a nice program,” says Ms. W. The couple has also been going to the monthly café in the Community Nurses’ office on Ederstrasse since winter. In addition, regular meetings are organised, e.g. B. Dancing, game afternoons, creative lessons or walks together.
Think about how you want to live in old age
The Community Nursing pilot project in Hallein will be funded by the European Union for three years. In addition to the acute organization of services in the event of a need for care, the main focus is on preventive advice on questions relating to health, everyday life, care and support in old age. “We provide support when someone needs care or notices that it is becoming increasingly difficult to cope with everyday life. We are also a contact point for caregiving relatives,” invites Lisa Kosel. She recommends thinking about how you want to live in old age in good time.
Lisa Kosel has been in regular contact with the couple since the first call. She keeps an eye on the health of both spouses. “Dementia is demanding for the relatives. You can quickly become overwhelmed, especially if you have health problems yourself. I can still manage the household myself. I’m glad to know who I can turn to,” adds Ms. W .
If you are interested, you can contact the Community Nurses by phone on 0664-780 222 80 (Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
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