Free nursing courses on Rügen: Strengthen knowledge for relatives!

Free nursing courses on Rügen: Strengthen knowledge for relatives!

Today, many families are faced with the challenge of caring for their loved ones at home. A new offer in Bergen on the island of Rügen could be helpful here. The Sana Hospital Rügen, in collaboration with AOK Nordost, is offering a nursing course for relatives, which starts on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The project called “PfiFf – Promoting Care in Families” aims to impart knowledge and strengthen the self-confidence of the participants. NDR reports that the courses cover basic nursing techniques, information about medical conditions and aids. In addition, participants receive important information about their benefit entitlements.

Courses like these are not just intended for beginners. People like Matthias Binder, who has cared for his wife for over 20 years, benefit from the opportunity to learn new insights and techniques. Silke Loos, who fought for a long time to get a lift for her son, also sees the courses on offer as valuable support. Participation in the courses is free of charge; registrations can be made by phone or email.

Diverse learning options for caring relatives

But courses are not only offered locally in Bergen. The Johanniter also has a number of nursing courses in its program, which are available both online and on site. These are aimed at people who have taken on the care of a relative. The topics are diverse and include, among other things, the basics of home care, safety in everyday care and legal precautions such as living wills and powers of attorney. Dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia is also addressed, which is a key concern for many families. According to the information on the website Johanniter On-site courses are particularly valuable because they enable practical practice and direct exchange.

Online courses, on the other hand, offer the advantage of flexibility; they can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Health insurance companies cover the costs of these courses, making them a financially viable solution for many families. After completing the courses, a certificate of participation is issued that officially confirms the knowledge learned.

A support for the challenges of care

The need for such courses is made clear by personal stories such as that of Gesa Borek's son, who suffers from fragile X syndrome. The demand for courses that help caring relatives is noticeably high. The regular offers are intended to help more people to be able to look after their relatives better and with more self-confidence.

In conclusion, it can be said that the support through courses such as those at the Sana Hospital Rügen and the Johanniter offerings provide both practical and emotional support for the often stressful tasks of nursing. These initiatives help carers emerge from training not only more informed but also stronger.