• ParaWork services are not covered by insurance.
• Every year, ParaHelp accumulates a deficit of CHF 1,500,000.
• This deficit is offset entirely by the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation.

Without care that is specially designed for para- and tetraplegics, patients are more likely (particularly in old age) to suffer injuries and complications, and thus spend more time moving between their homes, nursing homes and hospital. This can result in exorbitant healthcare costs. ParaHelp therefore helps to reduce overall healthcare costs. Allowing patients to live in their own homes for as long as possible is not just sensible from an economic point of view: patients experience higher-quality recovery in the comfort of their own homes. ParaHelp makes this possible.

• Optimal positioning and transfer techniques to avoid complications such as skin lesions and shoulder pain
• Practical guidelines for bladder and bowel management
• Tips on how to treat sores
• Advice on choosing and buying aids, e.g. a suitable mattress
• Information on current care needs, including nursing, assistance and holiday offers
• Wheelchair independence exercises for children and adolescents
• Case management for patients with ALS