New neighborhood help in Dahme-Spreewald: support for families!

New neighborhood help in Dahme-Spreewald: support for families!

There is a new initiative in the Dahme-Spreewald district that relieves the burden on those in need of care and their relatives. In a region where over 190,000 people are dependent on care, support in everyday life is becoming increasingly important. Many relatives are reaching their limits, and this is exactly where the newly introduced neighborhood assistance comes into play. This enables individuals to register as volunteers in order to support those in need of care and relieve some of the burden on families. Meeting point Dahme-Spreewald reports that neighborhood assistance includes particularly low-threshold support offers, such as social contacts and everyday helpers.

It is important to know that neighborhood help does not replace professional care, but is a valuable supplement. Those in need of care who have a level of care can use the relief amount of up to 131 euros per month from the nursing care insurance for this type of support. The helpers have various tasks that relieve those affected in their everyday lives, such as helping around the house or accompanying them on joint activities. It should be noted that the neighborhood helpers are not allowed to take on any medical or nursing activities.

Requirements for neighborhood assistance

Anyone who would like to get involved as a neighborhood helper must meet certain requirements. These include, among other things, that helpers may not be related to the person in need of care up to the second degree or by marriage and may not live in the same household. Training on basic and emergency knowledge is also necessary, which is usually taught in a six-hour course. Shorter information events are possible for people who are already qualified. An extended certificate of good conduct is required if support for children or young people in need of care is planned.

The compensation for the helpers is a maximum of 10 euros per hour. A maximum of two people in need of care may be supported at the same time. Contact the relevant authorities to find out about the offer and how to register as a neighborhood helper. Further details are available on the online portal nachbarschaftshilfe-brandenburg.de, where telephone advice is also offered on 0331-23160-709. Care.de also emphasizes that the recognition of neighborhood assistance can vary depending on the federal state and that in some regions participation in nursing courses is important.

Tax aspects of neighborhood assistance

An interesting aspect of neighborhood assistance is that expenses are tax deductible. Income from neighborhood assistance can also be tax-free under certain conditions. This means that the commitment can be worthwhile not only ideally, but also financially. In some federal states it is even possible to apply for a volunteer card for neighborhood helpers, which offers additional benefits. You can find more information about the exact regulations from the AOK nursing care fund, which also supports applications for the relief amount. How AOK makes it clear, applicants should pay attention to the specific requirements in their federal state.

Overall, neighborhood assistance promotes cohesion and strengthens volunteerism in the Dahme-Spreewald district, which is particularly important today when many people are dependent on support.