Self-help mile in Bad Nauheim: Together strong against heat and illness!

Self-help mile in Bad Nauheim: Together strong against heat and illness!

The main topics included areas such as health, self -help and various clinical pictures, including obesity, heart disease and eating disorders. A total of 50 self -help groups and 20 counseling centers took their place to present the extensive range of information and support. The diversity was rounded off by interactive offers such as a rollator course and blood sugar tests, whereby the simulation of alcohol abuse also aroused great interest by means of noise glasses.

important information and actions

A special highlight were the collection campaigns for wigs, glasses and cell phones that should be distributed to breast cancer patients. The support of wildlife protection was also very well received. In addition, visitors expected valuable information on the provision, including the distribution of the so-called "important folder", which included comprehensive brochures on childcare and living will.

The event also served as a platform for information about the heat protection in the Wetteraukreis. For this purpose, the heat action plan and specific tips for endangered groups such as children, young people and the elderly were presented. Visitors were able to take part in a hands -on campaign in which the recommended daily drinking quantity of two liters could be estimated. "We would also like to help people to better understand the effects of the heat," said Anette Obleser from the self-help contact point.

Enlightenment and prevention in focus

These initiatives are part of a more comprehensive plan for clarifying and prevention against the consequences of heat waves. The Health Ministers' Conference decided to implement heat action plans in municipalities in 2020, although so far it has often only been lacking on these plans on a voluntary basis (heat.info). A solid heat action plan in which various health players such as clinics, nursing homes and emergency services are involved plays a crucial role in the protection of the population during heat waves.

civil society groups and neighborhood initiatives are also important players to achieve risk groups during such events. The BAG self-help project not only offers information, but also supports self-help organizations to act more climate-friendly and strengthen health measures (self-help- Inclusive.de.

District Administrator Jan Weckler did not miss the opportunity to attend the event. "The importance of self -help groups cannot be assessed highly enough," he emphasized, encouraging the citizens to use the information resources offered. Obleser drew a positive conclusion to the event and found that the high demand for the stands is also a clear sign of interest and willingness to help self -help in the region. The self-help mile not only enabled encounters, but also took an important step towards an informed and, above all, resilient community.