Caring for relatives

When close relatives suddenly become in need of care, this often happens without warning. Alongside the emotional strain, many new tasks arise. Carers often do not know when to call it a day, vacations cannot be used for rest, there is little time for friendships and personal activities, and sometimes the understanding of others decreases. Care and support often have to be organized at very short notice. Many carers are also working full‑time or studying and are unsure how much understanding their supervisors or lecturers will have for their private situation.

In this difficult situation, our care pilot is your first point of contact on campus for questions about caring for relatives. How can members of the university reconcile care responsibilities with work or studies? Where can I find advice and support services on campus? Who are the contact persons inside and outside the university? Together with our care pilot, your questions will be structured and the next steps will be discussed with the family members providing care.

Our care guide does not offer care counselling, but provides information that gives you, as the person seeking advice, orientation for the first steps. All conversations are treated in strict confidence.

You are welcome to arrange a personal appointment.