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Summer party in the hospice: Five years full of humanity and warmth
On September 20th, the Caritas Katharinenhaus hospice in Reinickendorf celebrated five years of palliative care and encounters.
Summer party in the hospice: Five years full of humanity and warmth
On September 30, 2025, a special event took place at the Caritas Katharinenhaus hospice in Hermsdorf: the summer festival in honor of the hospice's five-year anniversary, which was celebrated on September 20, 2025. The event was not only an anniversary, but also an opportunity to recognize the valuable work of the hospice and the volunteers. Among the guests was Reinickendorf's district mayor Emine Demirbüken-Wegner (CDU), who emphasized the importance of the hospice in her speech.
Demirbüken-Wegner explained that the Caritas hospice is more than just a place for the care of the seriously ill. It is a space that radiates warmth, closeness and humanity. She emphasized that hospice work is not the end, but rather a valuable opportunity for those affected to meet.
The tasks of the hospice
The Caritas Hospice Katharinenhaus team offers comprehensive support for seriously ill and dying people and their relatives. The inpatient facility ensures that a dignified quality of life is guaranteed until the last breath. Not only does palliative care and medical care come to the fore, but individual and needs-based services are also offered. This medical support is fundamental to enable patients to die peacefully.
Hospital work and palliative care tailor the offer to the needs of the patient and not only provide help with physical complaints, but also offer emotional and psychological support. As Diakonie shows, hospice care has been recognized in Germany since the 1980s and supports the support of people in the last phase of their lives. This modern form of care developed from a citizens' movement and is supported by many volunteers.
Support for relatives
The situation is particularly challenging for the relatives of those affected. They often feel great insecurity and stress in view of the difficult time of saying goodbye. The nursing staff at the Caritas Hospice would also like to help here and give family members access to important services. Relatives are supported not only during care but also beyond. Conversations at the end of life should always correspond to the wishes and needs of those affected in order to convey security and carry out grief work.
According to information from the Austrian Palliative Society, it is important that relatives also take care of themselves in order to be able to cope well with the challenges of care. This includes advice and the opportunity to experience temporary relief. Financially, there are support options, such as nursing leave allowance and subsidies from the family hospice leave hardship compensation.
In summary, it can be said that the Caritas Hospice Katharinenhaus is not just a facility for the care of the seriously ill, but a place of encounter, humanity and compassion, as berlin.de reports. Hospice work and palliative care are essential to creating a space of dignity and support during a time of farewell.