St. Josef house: 10,000 euros for better quality of life for the residents!

St. Josef house: 10,000 euros for better quality of life for the residents!

Today it became known that the St. Josef house received a generous donation of 10,000 euros from the St. Marienwörth friendship and support association. This support is intended to help improve the quality of life of the residents and to facilitate everyday care as a whole. Furniture director Christine Wegener and the head of social care, Isabell Petermann, accepted the donation as part of a general meeting, as Antenne KH

The donations are used specifically for different purchases. Among other things, three new manual upstream aids called "Sara Stedys" are planned, who help the nurses to transfer those in need of care. In addition, two ergonomic care chairs are to be obtained, which ensure more comfort and mobility for immober residents. These armchairs are even equipped with outdoor wheels to enable walks and garden visits.

comprehensive support measures

In addition, there is investment in materials for promoting perception. This includes in particular equipment for the Snoezelwagen, such as laser and sound projectors, water column, light sky and aroma bike. These devices aim to stimulate the sensory perception of the residents and increase their well -being. Christine Wegener emphasizes that this support contributes significantly to improving the quality of life. Part of the donation is also intended for the purchase of a food processor and a large pot to promote cooking and baking together.

The St. Josef house is under the sponsorship of the Franciscan brothers from the Holy Cross. These facilities are financed by cost carriers, own funds and other funds. However, certain expenses can only be covered by donations, sponsorship money or foundation agents. Projects that are supported by these financial means have the goal of improving both the quality of life of the residents and that of employees. Examples are the purchase of special nursing aids, structural redesigns and further training series for the staff, such as Haus St. Josef informed.

promotion of social participation

In the context of social participation, it is also important that care facilities open up in social space. In this context, the new program "Nursing Home - in the middle of life" is launched. According to family Hessen this program supports the establishment of coordination points that are intended to establish cooperation with associations and institutions. This aims to promote the integration of the residents into the social environment and to combat loneliness in old age.

The Minister of Nursing emphasizes that such initiatives are decisive in order to create additional offers of social care and to promote opportunities for the residents. Applications from care facilities or municipalities for this funding program can be submitted by July 1, 2024.

For more information and support options, the St. Josef house has set up a donation account:

Contact for questions:
Email: info@haus-stjosef.de
Telephone: (0671) 372-7009