Nursing or support: which service fits?

Begin with daily life

The product name is less important than the activity where help is needed. Note what has become difficult, what should remain independent and which tasks require professional healthcare knowledge.

Everyday support

Everyday support is suitable for companionship, routines, walks, accompaniment, meals, shopping and relief for family carers. It supports daily life but does not replace a task that requires professional nursing.

Personal care

Personal care can help with washing, showering, dressing, using the toilet, mobility, eating and drinking. The initial discussion clarifies which support is professionally appropriate and permitted.

Professional nursing

Wound care, medication management, health checks and other nursing tasks are planned around the person’s needs. They are provided only by appropriately qualified staff and within applicable professional and legal requirements.

Enquiry checklist

A short overview makes the first conversation and transparent cost planning easier.

• Describe the activities where help is needed
• Note the preferred frequency and location
• Have existing written instructions available
• Clarify who should be involved in planning