Care & relief

Often all it takes is a minor incident - such as a fire in the distribution box around the corner - and the power is cut in the neighborhood. Nicolas Tobaben explains the basics that make us capable of acting...

Crises don't affect everyone equally: for older, vulnerable people and households where care is provided at home, these incidents can quickly become existential. We spoke to experts about what you should look out for.

The most important buffer is often not technology, but relationships and networks: An interview with Sr. Cornelia on the most important basics of crisis management.

Christoph Sterbenz, regional secretary of the Carinthian Civil Protection Association, has seen for years how many people struggle with prevention. In this interview, he explains why a family emergency plan must always be tailored to individual life situations and why...

More concept and planning, instead of the principle: Someone out there will take care of it. In an interview, Elisabeth Potzmann explains why effective crisis management requires a nursing register and disaster nurses as clearly designated disaster care providers.

In the book "In my world", Bruno talks to his grandfather about life, transience, grief and loss. The touching book by author Sabine Bohlmann invites us to reflect together, with beautiful graphics by Simona Ceccarelli.

Around 85% of people in need of care in Austria are cared for at home, 30,000 of whom require 24-hour care. A new decision will be made on how to proceed. Currently, the money does not match the need.

In Austria, up to several hundred heat-related deaths are observed in the summer months. The Complexity Science Hub (CSH) is now working with partners from research, emergency services, care homes and hospitals to investigate how care organizations, hospitals and regions...

The concept of community nursing was tested throughout Austria for three years. Now EU funding has come to an end, and the project is being scaled back, restructured or discontinued altogether. The consequences of the dismantling for care and the...

People with swallowing disorders often reflexively reach for a mortar and crush tablets. A study puts this routine to the test: in stroke patients with dysphagia, whole tablets often reach the stomach more safely with the help of soft food...