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In a study conducted in 1992, Louis Harris interviewed 948 elderly people over the age of 65 from Germany in order to have a better understanding of their health care access satisfaction and quality of life. 29% of German elderly are satisfied with their health care. 54% report having fair or poor health; and 38% report having six or more ...
On 1 July 2008, a basic amount and an increased amount were introduced. The basic amount can be up to €1,200 per year and is intended for those with a comparatively lower overall support costs. The referred amount of up to €2,400 is intended for people with higher overall support costs in relation to care needs.
One of the major causes of elderly falls is hyponatremia, an electrolyte disturbance in which the level of sodium in a person's serum drops below 135 mEq/L. Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder encountered in the elderly patient population. Studies have shown that older patients are more prone to hyponatremia as a result of ...
According to data from Nomad List, the average cost of living for an expat in Germany ranges from around $1,700 to $2,200 per month. That covers basics like housing, food, transportation and ...
As Europe tries to break a surge in coronavirus infections, Germany is counting on a new type of test to avoid closing nursing homes to visitors, a move that caused considerable anguish among ...
[71] Dentists in Germany calculate the dental treatment costs per the GOZ and GÖA fee schedule. This is the formula dentists use to calculate the dental treatment costs. Dental cost = Score x Point Value (5.62421 cents) x Factor (1 to 3.5) x Nr of teeth [72] Where Score is a number assigned to each dental service listed in the GOZ fee schedule.
Malnutrition and poor nutritional status is an area of concern, affecting 12% to 50% of hospitalized elderly patients and 23% to 50% of institutionalized elderly patients living in long-term care facilities such as assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. [19]
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