In Saxony, the Day of Repentance and Prayer is like Groundhog Day. Every year, the same demands are made. That’s because, for the past 31 years, employees here have been paying more into long-term care insurance because of this holiday. | more
Long-term care insurance has itself become a case in need of care. Parties like The Left see only one solution: Everyone must contribute. | more
Mystischer Nebel, eindrucksvolle Masken und donnernde Glocken: Am 14. November wird ein Besuch im ELBEPARK Dresden zum schaurig-schönen Familienerlebnis. Zur 2. Bergteufelparade warten kreative Mitmachaktionen und unvergessliche Fotomomente. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
The federal government is planning reforms that would have a negative impact on eastern Germany. That is why state leaders are now speaking out. | more
Keeping the interests of the people in eastern Germany in mind in all upcoming social reforms—that is the central demand of the state premiers of Thuringia, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt. | more
A full pension after 45 years of contributions and affordable long-term care: This is essential for eastern Germany, say the heads of government from Magdeburg, Erfurt, and Dresden. What they expect from the federal government. | more
Wer sein Haus oder seine Wohnung verkauft, gibt ein Stück Lebensgeschichte weiter. Umso wichtiger sind Menschen, die zuhören, den Markt kennen und jeden Schritt begleiten. Immotiger verbindet 28 Jahre Erfahrung mit regionaler Marktkenntnis und persönlicher Betreuung. | more
Wearing a knit cap and flashing a smile, “Paul” is winning over the hearts of residents at the Sonnenhof nursing home. But how far does that empathy go? How social robots are making an impact in everyday life at the nursing home—and where the limits and risks lie. | more
Children with cancer often have to go to the hospital during chemotherapy. A study now shows that many of these appointments can safely be replaced with video consultations, which significantly eases the burden on families. | more
Entscheidungen treffen, Mitarbeitenden Sicherheit geben, das Unternehmen auf Kurs halten: Wer führt, trägt viel Verantwortung. Doch was passiert, wenn die eigene Kraft schwindet? Die Dresdner Diplom-Psychologin Anne Pietag begleitet Unternehmer und Führungskräfte dabei, innere Stabilität zu entwickeln – und unter Druck klarer zu handeln. | more
Nursing homes in Saxony cost, on average, nearly 300 euros more per month than they did a year ago. What are the reasons behind this increase, and how do these costs compare nationwide? | more
Long-term care insurance is on the verge of financial collapse. CDU Health Minister Warken hopes to avert the worst with a reform. But there is also a great deal of discontent about it even within her own party. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
Care places are becoming more and more expensive - now, according to the Association of Cities and Towns, a new billion-euro burden is looming for local authorities. Why the planned reform could be explosive for many older people. | more
For people with multiple sclerosis in rural areas, access to specialized medical care is often difficult. Dresden University Hospital is now launching a pilot project that brings neurological expertise directly to patients via video consultation. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
After heart surgery, intensive care treatment is often considered standard. But Herzzentrum Leipzig has been showing for 20 years that many patients can recover safely without it. A long-term study involving more than 20,000 patients found that a specialized recovery unit avoided ICU stays in nine out of ten cases — helping to relieve pressure on intensive care capacity. | more
In some regions, the inspectorate visits less than a quarter of homes. The Left Party wants to change this. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
Verdi and the Saxon Nursing Council criticize plans to cut nursing care. They fear that the quality of care will be jeopardized and that the burden on employees will increase. | more
What should the end of life look like - and who decides? A new project in Dresden is tackling precisely these questions. "KOMPASS 70+" by Volkssolidarität Dresden helps older people to shape the last phase of their lives in a self-determined way at an early stage. The Evangelische Hochschule Dresden is providing scientific support for the project. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
Care for the elderly in Germany is becoming a nursing case. As co-payments continue to rise in homes in Saxony too, calls for reform are getting louder and louder. | more
Who pays when nursing home care becomes more and more expensive? What the association is calling for and how Saxony compares with the rest of Germany. | more
Geschick, schnelle Reaktionen und ein bisschen Strategie können sich jetzt auszahlen. Beim neuen Online-Spiel Center Labyrinth warten jede Woche Einkaufsgutscheine im Gesamtwert von 150 Euro auf die drei besten Spieler. Wer knackt den Highscore? | more
Local authorities are sounding the alarm: social costs are rising rapidly and their deficits are growing. President of the German Association of Cities Jung calls for fundamental reforms and more digitalization. | more
TU Dresden is developing the sixth generation of mobile communications with TU Munich. From 2030, 6G should enable remote care robots and operations. The focus is on the connection between man and machine. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the project with 25 million euros. | more
Mystischer Nebel, eindrucksvolle Masken und donnernde Glocken: Am 14. November wird ein Besuch im ELBEPARK Dresden zum schaurig-schönen Familienerlebnis. Zur 2. Bergteufelparade warten kreative Mitmachaktionen und unvergessliche Fotomomente. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
In 2023, the statutory health insurance funds in Saxony spent more money. A particularly large amount of money is spent on medication - and the number of insured persons continues to grow. | more
Nursing staff in Saxony are being paid more for their work. Their wages have recently risen more than the national average. Nevertheless, a number of federal states are paying more. | more
Wer sein Haus oder seine Wohnung verkauft, gibt ein Stück Lebensgeschichte weiter. Umso wichtiger sind Menschen, die zuhören, den Markt kennen und jeden Schritt begleiten. Immotiger verbindet 28 Jahre Erfahrung mit regionaler Marktkenntnis und persönlicher Betreuung. | more
In Saxony, more and more people in need of care require state support. The cost of a place in a home is rising. What does this mean for those affected and their families? | more
If care level 1 is abolished, more than 58,000 Saxons could have to do without important subsidies. What this means for independence in old age - and why the VdK is sounding the alarm. | more
Entscheidungen treffen, Mitarbeitenden Sicherheit geben, das Unternehmen auf Kurs halten: Wer führt, trägt viel Verantwortung. Doch was passiert, wenn die eigene Kraft schwindet? Die Dresdner Diplom-Psychologin Anne Pietag begleitet Unternehmer und Führungskräfte dabei, innere Stabilität zu entwickeln – und unter Druck klarer zu handeln. | more
In the view of the Protestant Welfare Association, a flat-rate cap on care costs does not solve the structural problems. Partially comprehensive insurance could serve as a model for the new regulation. | more
