International Day of Care on 12 May

May 12, 2026

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Nurse administering IV therapy to cancer patient during chemotherapy model released, Symbolfoto property released, KPEF01281
Nurse supporting elderly woman with reading at home in a relaxed setting model released, Symbolfoto property released, JCCMF14630
Bavaria, Germany - March 10, 2026: The acute shortage of nursing staff poses major challenges for the healthcare system. The image symbolizes the high demand for skilled workers and the time needed to provide dignified patient care.
Doctor checking patient in hospital room during medical examination model released, Symbolfoto property released, RAYF01462
Doctor consulting patient in hospital about digital medicine model released, Symbolfoto property released, RAYF01364
Familienmitglieder helfen einer älteren Frau im Rollstuhl im Freien, Enkelin, die beim Navigieren durch die Stadt nebenan geht und für Pflege, Unterstützung und einen aktiven Lebensstil älterer Menschen steht Family members assisting senior woman in wheelchair outdoors, granddaughter walking alongside while navigating city street, representing care, support, and active lifestyle for elderly Copyright: imageBROKER UnaixHuizi ibxuhu16530801.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Caregiver gently explaining medication to senior with pill box at home model released, Symbolfoto property released, OIPF04840
Acupuncturist performing acupuncture treatment for relaxation and pain relief model released, Symbolfoto property released, JCCMF14172
Verlust in einer älteren Familie, ein Paar umarmt sich, der Mann tröstet die trauernde Frau und bietet ihr emotionale Unterstützung Senior couple holding each other through grief, emotional turmoil and mental fatigue together. Bereavement struggle, depressive state, relationship crisis, life exhaustion, shared sorrow, rearview (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com DmitriixMarchenkox 23709447 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
IMAGO Creative, Diversity, Pflege im Krankenhaus Medical team discussing healthcare strategies outdoors with a digital tablet model released, Symbolfoto, FLMZF00857
IMAGO Creative, Diversity, Pflege im Krankenhaus Close up of baby getting evaluated by doctor San Francisco, California, United States CR_HOOX250205-1586278-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
IMAGO Creative, Diversity, Pflege im Krankenhaus Doctor looking at young patients neck San Francisco, California, United States CR_HOOX250205-1586415-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto
IMAGO Creative, Diversity, Pflege im Krankenhaus Professional black female doctor wearing a hijab and a lab coat, holding a medical file and standing by a window in a well-lit room, reflecting competence and care Model Released DavidMunoz_ID24357_706572_006 Copyright: xDavidxMunozx
IMAGO Creative, Diversity, Pflege im Krankenhaus Standing Doctor Teamwork In Hospital, Standing Doctor Teamwork In Hospital. Modern Young Team, Standing Doctor Teamwork In Hospital. Modern Young Team model released, Symbolfoto , 01.09.2024, Copyright: xAndreyPopovx Panthermedia37805622.jpg
Smiling healthcare worker taking care of senior man at home model released, Symbolfoto property released, HAPF03357
Male and female colleagues talking while walking in corridor at hospital Sweden, Stockholm, model released, property released Copyright: xMaskotx , MA83337
A hairdresser is friezing an old woman in a wheelchair in a nursing home 27 04 2018 Berlin ONLY FOR EDITORIAL USE Berlin Germany Copyright: xIngaxKjer photothek.netx