The Christliche Sozialstation in Bad Dürkheim at the edge of Palatinate Forest in southwest Germany supports elderly people in need of assistance and care as well as their relatives. At the end of 2021, it was able to move into a barrier-free new building that finally has enough room for all the services – from everyday care to care for the dying. They have even been able to add new services such as a nostalgia café.

At the trauma therapy centre of the Hamburg-based association Ankerland, a multi-professional team helps children and adolescents to cope with psychological injuries. A need that is even greater after the stressful experiences of the coronavirus pandemic.

Preschool girls and boys learn to understand the world around them primarily through their own experiences rather than through thought and reasoning. With this in mind, the association Waldkinder Pirna uses nature as an educational space because it is ideal for personality development and sensory exploration.

“Vo Härz zo Härz”, which translates to “from heart to heart”,  is the motto of Hof Rickenbach near Lucerne in Switzerland, which provides support to young people with dementia. Permanent residential groups, day places and temporary holiday offers cater to their special needs while also providing their relatives with invaluable relief.