Author name: Larissa Bläßen-Munoz

If you are increasingly restricted in your activities and can no longer walk up stairs or can only do so with difficulty, it makes a lot of sense to purchase a stairlift. This enables people with limited mobility to reach all floors again without any problems and without assistance. There are many providers on the market, so it is essential to think about what type of lift you need in advance. There are both seat lifts and platform lifts. The latter is more suitable for wheelchair users. In this case, wheelchair access to the platform enables problem-free transportation. In any case, the lift must be...

It can be difficult to talk to our parents about their needs as they get older. We want to actively support them to the best of our ability, but we also don't want to give the impression that we are pressuring them. Here are some tips on how to start the conversation and help your parents when they need it. It's difficult to watch your parents grow old. As they get older, everyday tasks can become increasingly difficult for them. For example, your mother may not be able to cook as much as she used to, and your father may have trouble getting the water bottles out of the cellar. When...

Autumn is a season full of colorful splendor and cozy evenings at home. But to keep the cold outside and ensure pleasant warmth inside, the right heating settings and usage are crucial. In this article, you will learn how to heat your home efficiently and comfortably in autumn. We give you tips and tricks to save energy and maximize comfort in your home. Autumn often brings changing temperatures and it can be a challenge to maintain the right room temperature without massively increasing heating costs. The most important reasons for energy efficient heating are:...

Most people believe that a domestic help or cleaning lady is cheaper if she is employed by them through moonlighting. This is because you don't have to pay tax for the service provided and can therefore supposedly save money. This magazin shows: often this steep thesis is not true! Read this article to find out how you too can save money with an official and registered domestic help. Deduct domestic help from tax correctly: A wide range of options Around four million households in Germany employ a cleaner or domestic help. However, new study results show that nine out of ten domestic helpers in Germany are employed illegally and work in cash "on...

More people are entitled to home help than most people think. Regardless of whether they have a chronic illness, are recovering, pregnant or need care from care level 1, all of these groups have one thing in common: their entitlement to household help paid for by their health insurance. In this guide you will find all the important information about home help and everyday companions at a glance! What is a home help? A domestic helper is a person who works in private households for a fee and takes on various tasks there. These can include Cleaning work: Cleaning, dusting, floor mopping, window cleaning etc. Laundry: washing, ironing, folding clothes, etc. Shopping help: getting groceries and other daily necessities. Food preparation: cooking...