New nursing home in Meßkirch: Future for young people in need of care!

New nursing home in Meßkirch: Future for young people in need of care!

in Meßkirch, in the district of Sigmaringen, the opening of a pioneering care facility is in the starting blocks. The “Haus am Stachus” will be inaugurated on Friday, which appeals to young people between the ages of around 20 to 60 who are dependent on care. Health Minister Manfred Lucha (Greens) will attend the ceremonial opening. This new facility, which will be operated by the German Red Cross (DRK) from July, clearly stands out from conventional nursing homes.

The "House on Stachus" comprises several residential units and offers care around the clock. Special care services can be booked on an outpatient basis as required. The facility has two supervised shared apartments with eight people each: one for senior citizens and another for younger people who have so far not been able to enjoy any comparable support in the Sigmaringen district. Here it becomes clear that the "young care" not only closes a gap, but also aims to bring normality into the everyday life of those in need of care.

The challenges of young care

The young care is aimed at people who are unable to live a normal life due to illness or accident. According to [Malteser], over 300,000 people in need of care between 15 and 60 are registered in Germany, with almost 90 percent being cared for by them at home. Parents or partners often assume this responsibility, which is not always possible, especially for single people or if relatives themselves are no longer able to care for care.

Unfortunately, many young people in need of care have to be accommodated in the lack of suitable, specialized facilities in geriatric nursing homes or disabled facilities. The needs of young people differ significantly from those in need of care. Pure nursing care is often not sufficient; You need a living environment with leisure activities and social activities, as well as [care market] illustrated in its analyzes.

an innovative concept for a better life

The "Haus am Stachus" will also offer several supervised individual apartments in addition to the shared apartments and day care from mid -July. On the ground floor there is a “welfare” that is supposed to be a place of encounter, with regular events planned for the residents. The aim is to increase the quality of life more in need of care and enable them to live as normal as possible.

Overall, the recent development in Meßkirch shows that “young care” is increasingly becoming the focus. With appropriate offers and facilities that respond to the special needs of this age group, an important basis is laid in order to create an adequate habitat for young people in need of care. In Germany, only around 300 care facilities are specifically specialized in young care, which underlines the high need for such facilities.

Through initiatives such as the "Haus am Stachus" it becomes clear that there are also new ways in nursing that take into account the needs of young people. And that's more than just a good step - it is a necessity that urgently needs to be tackled.