Caregiver going for a walk in a park with an old lady, with her right arm around her shoulder.

Long-term care insurance

Long-term care insurance covers the insured party for the event that they require long-term care. It is a form of mandatory insurance in Germany and is intended to enable those affected to live as independently as possible. These articles provide information about long-term care insurance and the meaning of care dependency. 

Long-term care insurance: support for people who need long-term care

Long-term care insurance is a compulsory insurance. It supports people who need help in day-to-day living. Read on to find out more about criteria and benefits.

Prevention and health in care facilities

Health promotion and prevention are also important to care recipients. Read here how this is put into practice in care facilities.

Care assessment – what to be aware of

The care assessment determines a person’s care grade. Read on to find out how to prepare for it.