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“Personal fulfillment that as a society we must value a lot”
St. Pölten (OTS / NLK) – In Lower Austria, most people in need of care are cared for by their relatives at home. “More than 60 percent of those who need care in our federal state receive informal care, that is, they take care of themselves or are cared for by family or friends. The care and support of family members and relatives is not only a great personal achievement, but also a valuable social and socio-political contribution that we as a society must appreciate in a special way. But it is also clear that this work can be stressful in the long term, which is why we, on the part of the State of Lower Austria, support with offers such as the Lower Austria holiday campaign for family caregivers, nurseries or short-term care in the care and support centers in Lower Austria. The aim is to relieve the family they care from time to time and give them the opportunity to find time for themselves despite the care and support activities, ”said Social Counselor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister on the occasion of tomorrow’s day of action. for family members who care. .
The people of Lower Austria want to be cared for at home for as long as possible in old age. “With Lower Austria’s special offer to promote 24-hour care and mobile care, we can meet these needs well in our state,” said the state social councilor, who is particularly interested in starting the national-level dialogue on a future care reform in Austria. Pleased, he shows: “It is necessary that, despite the crisis, we finally start comprehensive discussions and consultations to jointly create the best solutions to the challenges in the nursing and care sector. On the part of Lower Austria, we will also promote national offers to support family caregivers. “
“If you have any questions about care and support, the Lower Austria care hotline is also available free of charge at 02742/9005 9095 and is therefore the first point of contact for people in need of care and their relatives in Lower Austria, “says Teschl-Hofmeister. Dedicated employees answer all questions about care and support and provide information about care offers and options in Lower Austria at the toll-free number.
For more information, contact the LR Teschl-Hofmeister office at 02742 / 9005-12655, Dieter Kraus, email dieter.kraus@noel.gv.at.
Queries and contact:
Lower Austrian Provincial Government Office
Directorate of the State Office / Public Relations
Mag. Franz Klingenbrunner
02742 / 9005-13314
rush@noel.gv.at
www.noe.gv.at/presse
