Win 1 Ticket to the Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award
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21.09.2026 Christin Müller 846

Win a ticket now for the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award

The pme Familienservice has been selected as one of the top 3 in the “TOP FAMILY BENEFITS” category of the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on November 13, 2026, at RWE in Essen. And you can be there in person: We’re giving away a ticket for the entire day of the event, including the evening program, dinner, and awards ceremony.

Networking with Added Value

Inspiring presentations, practical discussions, and exciting encounters: The Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award offers more than just a traditional awards ceremony. The event brings together representatives from companies, HR, and leadership, showcases innovative family benefits programs, and introduces role models who are making work-life balance a reality.

Vereinbarkeits.jetzt Award Contest: Here's What to Expect

We're giving away a ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award on our LinkedIn channel. The ticket is valid for the entire day, including dinner and the awards ceremony. Here's what the prize includes:

  • Access to all presentations, panel discussions, and exhibition areas
  • Inspiring ideas on work-life balance and family benefits
  • Exchange with experts, service providers, and decision-makers from HR and corporate management
  • a special evening program featuring an awards ceremony and a Mediterranean dinner

The contest begins with the publication of our contest post on LinkedIn on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Would you like to celebrate this special day with us? Then enter our giveaway on LinkedIn now. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you.

Rules for the “Ticket to the 2nd Vereinbarkeit.jetzt Award” Contest

Organizer

The organizer of the sweepstakes is pme Familienservice GmbH, Flottwellstraße 4–5, 10785 Berlin.
Entry Period

The contest begins with the publication of the LinkedIn post on September 21, 2026, and ends on October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. German time.

Eligibility

Eligible to participate are adults who are residents of Germany. Each person may participate only on their own behalf; participation on behalf of others is not permitted.

Employees of pme Familienservice are not eligible to participate.

How you can participate

Anyone who, during the entry period:

  • commented on the contest post on LinkedIn with an answer to the question: “Why would you like to experience this event with us?”
  • "Liked" the contest post and
  • follows the pme's LinkedIn channel at Familienservice .​​​​​​​

 Submitting multiple entries does not increase your chances of winning.

Determination of Winners and Notification

The winner will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible participants after the contest ends. The drawing will take place on or after October 13, 2026.

The winner will be notified via direct message on LinkedIn no later than one day after the drawing. If the winner does not respond within five business days of the prize notification being sent, we reserve the right to redraw the prize.

Cash payouts or transfers of the prize are not permitted.

Exclusion from Participation

pme Familienservice reserves the right to disqualify participants from the contest for violations of these terms and conditions. This applies in particular to:

  • false information
  • Attempts at manipulation
  • automated participation
  • Comments that violate applicable law or the rights of third parties
  • comments that glorify violence, are offensive, harassing, discriminatory, or derogatory

If the prize has already been awarded to a disqualified person, it may be revoked retroactively and raffled off again.

Changes to or Termination of the Contest

pme Familienservice reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the contest, in whole or in part, at any time if, for technical or legal reasons, its proper conduct cannot be guaranteed.

Data protection

To conduct the giveaway, we process the data that is visible or required as part of participation, specifically the profile name and the comment. If a participant wins, we also process the contact information necessary to notify them of their win and to organize their participation.

The data will be used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the giveaway, notifying the winner, and arranging the prize, and will be deleted afterward, provided there are no legal requirements to retain it.

For more information on how pme Familienservice handles personal data, please see the Privacy Policy.

Note on LinkedIn

This contest is not affiliated with LinkedIn and is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or organized by LinkedIn. pme Familienservice GmbH is the sole organizer and recipient of the information provided.

By entering the contest, participants agree to these terms and conditions.

zero Vacation for family caregivers: how it works

Old woman in a wheelchair
Age & care
23.03.2026 Gabriele Strasser 38889

Vacation for family caregivers? This is how it works!

Many family caregivers would like to take a break now and then—perhaps for a vacation, when they’re sick, or simply to recharge. But what happens to the caregiving during that time?

The good news: Long-term care insurance supports family caregivers when they are temporarily unable to provide care. Benefits are available to help arrange substitute care at home or temporary care in a long-term care facility.
Since the 2025 long-term care reform, these benefits canbe used with greater flexibility.

Read more in this article:

Organizing respite care at home 

If family caregivers are unable to provide care—for example, due to vacation, illness, or other commitments—another person can temporarily take over the caregiving duties. This service is called respite care. Care can continue to be provided in the person’s own home . Various forms of support are available:

  • Care provided by family members (restrictions for close relatives).
  • Support from friends, neighbors, or other people you know well.
  • Use of an outpatient nursing service.
  • A team of several helpers.

Respite care can be arranged on an hourly basis (less than 8 hours per day), on a daily basis, or for several weeks (more than 8 hours per day).

Good to know!

For close relatives up to the second degree of kinship, the long-term care insurance fund reimburses twice the amount of the care allowance, but not the annual respite care budget.

Temporary care in a nursing facility (short-term care)

Sometimes it makes more sense for the person in need of care to be temporarily cared for in a facility. This is the case, for example, when

  • when family caregivers go on longer trips,
  • more extensive care is needed,
  • home care is temporarily not possible.

In such cases, the person in need of care can be placed in a nursing home with short-term care beds for a limited period of time.

In addition to nursing care, short-term care often provides social activities and structure in daily life. Many families also use it as an opportunity to get to know an inpatient facility without any obligation.

Who is eligible for respite care and short-term care?

People in need of care who have been assigned at least care level 2 and who are primarily cared for at home are eligible for respite care and short-term care.

Applications for benefits on behalf of the person in need of care are submitted to the relevant long-term care insurance fund.

Important to know!

There is no longer a specific minimum duration requirement for home care. In principle, these benefits can be accessed as soon as the recipient is classified at care level 2 or higher and the care is primarily organized privately.

How much is the relief budget?

Since July 2025, there has been a single annual respite care budget for respite and short-term care. Those in need of care have up to 3,539 euros per calendar year available for this purpose. This budget can be used flexibly, for example:

  • fully covered for respite care,
  • fully covered for short-term care,
  • combined for both services.

Both respite care and short-term care can be utilized for up to eight weeks per year . However, the actual duration of these services depends on how quickly the shared budget is exhausted.

Important to know!

In the case of daily respite care (8 hours or more per day, e.g., when the caregiver is on vacation), the care allowance is reduced to 50%, except on the first and last days of the absence.

For hourly respite care (less than 8 hours per day, e.g., for an afternoon yoga class), the care allowance continues to be paid in full. In the latter case, the joint respite care budget of €3,539 can be spread out over the entire year.

What should you keep in mind when planning a vacation?

When planning a vacation , it’s a good idea to think counter-cyclically: Most Germans take their vacations during the summer and Christmas breaks. As a result, care services and short-term care facilities have limited capacity during these periods. It’s easier to find alternative care options outside of the vacation seasons.

"I highly recommend that all caregivers take advantage of this budget provided by the long-term care insurance fund to give themselves a break. It allows you to recharge your batteries and step back from the daily routine of caregiving. For those in need of care, respite care or short-term care is often an interesting and enriching experience as well. Short-term care, in particular, is an ideal way to get a feel for living in a care facility for a short time, with no obligation." Jürgen Griesbeck, Product Manager for Homecare and Eldercare, pme Familienservice

pme Familienservice Group - Your EAP provider since 1991

On behalf of more than 900 employers, the pme Familienservice Group supports employees in achieving a successful work-life balance and being able to work with a clear head.
The pme Familienservice Group supports employees in crises, e.g. conflicts at work, addiction or partnership problems. With a homecare eldercare service, it relieves the burden on professionals in organizing and financing care services and offers psychosocial support. The pme Academy offers seminars, workshops and coaching on the topics of personnel management and development.
You can find out more about the pme Familienservice Group here: www.familienservice.de/wer-wir-sind

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