Most old people want to stay in their own homes as long as possible: An outpatient nursing service can be called in to provide care, which takes on tasks such as washing, administering medicines, handing out food or special care measures that are associated with certain illnesses. The benefits depend on the degree of care, the costs for which are covered by the health insurance or proportionate care insurance. There are five levels of care, for level 1 there is no money, for the others graduated between 316 euros and 901 euros per month.

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