Free nursing courses in Lübeck: Tips for relatives from November!

Free nursing courses in Lübeck: Tips for relatives from November!

In Lübeck, especially in the St. Jürgen district, an important program for relatives of those in need of care is planned from November 5, 2024. The Patient Information Center at UKSH offers free nursing courses designed to support groups of carers who want to care for their loved ones at home. This initiative particularly benefits families who decide not to leave care in professional hands.

The courses, which are offered in collaboration with the UKSH Academy and AOK Nord-West, are freely accessible to anyone interested, regardless of health insurance. However, prior registration is required. Participation is an excellent opportunity for relatives to learn basic knowledge and practical skills in nursing.

Contents of the nursing courses

As part of a basic course, participants learn the basics of nursing. This includes instructions on mobilizing the patient, dealing with incontinence, the use of aids and information on nutrition and social law. A central element of the courses is the exchange of concrete everyday situations that many relatives experience in this challenging role. Here questions can be clarified and experiences shared, which often offers great relief.

Another course, intended for relatives of people with dementia, addresses the specific challenges that this disease brings with it. The participants learn how to adapt to the changes caused by the illness and which approaches to communication and interaction are helpful. Here too, an open exchange is encouraged so that personal experiences can be integrated.

Course times and registration

The courses take place on the following dates:

• Wie geht Pflege zu Hause – Anleitung, Tipps und Tricks: vom 7. November bis 21. November 2024, an drei Donnerstagen, jeweils 17-20 Uhr.
• Mit Altersverwirrtheit umgehen – Ein Pflegekurs für Angehörige von Menschen mit Demenz: vom 5. November bis 19. November 2024, an drei Dienstagen, jeweils 17-20 Uhr.
• Zusätzlich, Pflege zu Hause mit praktischen Tipps: vom 29. November bis 13. Dezember 2024, an drei Freitagen, jeweils 17-20 Uhr.

The course location is the UKSH, Campus Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, House V73, seminar room 2 on the ground floor. For further information and to register, the Patient Information Center (PIZ) on the Lübeck campus and the telephone numbers 0451 500-13620 or -13611 are available. The website www.uksh.de also offers useful information.

These courses are a valuable resource for anyone who wants to take care of their loved ones into their own hands and hopes to receive comprehensive support. As demographic changes occur, the importance of such programs will continue to increase in the future. For more details on this topic, those interested can read the article www.hl-live.de read up.