Podcast Life with Corona - the New Reality for Those in Need of Care and Their Relatives

Joint Podcast of the KKH Nursing Fund and famPLUS

The coronavirus currently dominates our private and professional lives.
The multitude of new information demands clear answers and recommendations for action from everyone involved. Particularly, caregivers are currently very concerned about their care recipients.  

Living with Corona - The New Reality for Those in Need of Care and Their Relatives Episode 1

Questions and Answers about:

  • How are the people in need of care and their relatives currently doing in light of Covid 19?
  • What are the specific problems?
  • Aspect of increased solitude. Are there any special services due to Corona?

Publisher: KKH in cooperation with famPLUS. Editorial: Johannes Winklmair. Speaker/Moderator: Dieter Büge. Production: Rocket Audio Production. Listening time: 17:44 min.

PODCAST EPISODE 1

 

Living with Corona - The New Reality for Those in Need of Care and Their Relatives Episode 2

Questions and Answers:

  • Why are so many people in need of care and their relatives generally lonely?
  • How is the current pandemic exacerbating this situation?
  • How does loneliness affect the psyche and health?

Publisher: KKH in cooperation with famPLUS. Editor: Johannes Winklmair. Speaker/Moderator: Dieter Büge. Production: Rocket Audio Production. Listening time: 13:36 min.

PODCAST EPISODE 2

 

Living with Corona - the New Reality for People in Need of Care and Their Relatives Episode 3

Questions and Answers:

  • What options are there generally for people in need of care and their relatives to alleviate or counteract loneliness?
  • What offers and technical possibilities are there?
  • What might a new attitude and strategies look like that make our lives easier during a crisis?
  • What options are available for support from the nursing care fund here?

Publisher: KKH in cooperation with famPLUS. Editor Johannes Winklmair. Speaker/Moderator: Dieter Büge. Production: Rocket Audio Production. Listening time: 28:19 min.

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Living with Corona - the New Reality for Those in Need of Care and Their Relatives Episode 4

Questions and Answers:

  • What is a "senior tablet"?
  • Where is the benefit? Can the new technology be used easily and intuitively by seniors?
  • What experiences are there with the new medium that can make everyday life safer and easier?
  • How can older people in particular be encouraged to engage with digital media and have their fears allayed?

Question to psychologist Doris Kaiser: What would you like to convey to our listeners regarding the issue of "loneliness"? Conclusions, as well as wishes and suggestions, that the panel of experts directs to the policy makers! 

Publisher: KKH in cooperation with famPLUS. Editor: Johannes Winklmair. Speaker/Host: Dieter Büge. Production: Rocket Audio Production. Listening time: 25:12 min.

PODCAST EPISODE 4

 

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