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Help and support for family caregivers

In most cases, it is the partner, children or children-in-law who look after a person in need of care. Sometimes nieces, nephews or friends also take on this difficult task. In other cases, parents care for their own child who is chronically ill or lives with a disability.

Caregiving relatives therefore care for people in a wide variety of life situations, but face the same challenge: to provide the person concerned with the best possible care and support.

If you look after, support or care for a person, various training offers such as information videos or courses can provide support.

The following videos provide you with informative instructions for various care situations.

  • Informational videos for 24-hour caregivers
  • Pflegefit online course - Website Austrian Red Cross

Under the following links you will find important information on insurance and the options for receiving financial support:

  • Care leave allowance
  • Social security coverage
  • Bonus for relatives

In addition to general support, there are additional financial support options for people with dementia. You can find these under the following link.

Financial support for people affected by dementia

Last update: October 21, 2025

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