AOK chief Reimann warns of a billion-euro shortfall in long-term care insurance; stock images

Aug 25, 2026

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Krankenschwester behandelt einen älteren Mann in einer Hautpflegeklinik Nurse treating elderly man hand in skin care clinic. Healthcare worker providing geriatric dermatology and aging skin treatment for senior patient during thorough medical examination in office (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com ElenaxSkorobogatovax 25445238 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Ein älteres Ehepaar sitzt gemeinsam auf dem Sofa, umarmt sich und gibt sich in dieser schwierigen Zeit gegenseitig Halt. Elderly couple sitting on couch together embracing and supporting each other during difficult time, smiling tranquil woman hugging emotionally tired husband, loving spouse consoling partner on sofa. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com DmitriixMarchenkox 25431626 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Home healthcare consultation with a doctor making a house call to a senior man in a wheelchair. Medical care and patient support are provided in a bright, minimalist living room interior. This scene trust, comfort, and family concern for elderly wellness and recovery. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com RobertxKneschkex 25500450 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
August 20, 2026, Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Exterior view and sign for the day care center at the ajutanda Lebenspark ‘Am Stadtwall’ on Töpferstraße in Bautzen. Day care centers provide support and care during the day for people in need of care, while also r
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 14, 2026 An elderly man in a wheelchair at a nursing home Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_130148
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 14, 2026 An elderly woman is being pushed in a wheelchair through a nursing home Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_130147
Bavaria, Germany August 7, 2026: Elderly people, symbolizing seniors and those in need of care, stand in front of euro banknotes. The image links the need for care in old age with care benefits, rising care costs, and the financing of care.
Male doctor comforts female patient after bad diagnosis indoors model released, Symbolfoto property released, KNSF12500
Ältere Hände, die eine weiße Katze zärtlich halten Elderly hands holding white cat with love and care at home. Senior cradling feline pet showing protective affection indoors. Grandfather clasping beloved animal with gentle devotion (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com ElenaxSkorobogatovax 25345925 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Alte Hände, die Münzen aus einer fast leeren Brieftasche zählen, ein Sparschwein und ein Taschenrechner mit einem roten Stift vor einem hellen Holzhintergrund; Konzept für eine unzureichende Altersrente Old hands counting coins from an almost empty wallet, piggy bank and calculator with a red pen on a light wooden background, concept for an insufficient retirement pension (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com maren-winter.dex 25281786
Traurige ältere Frau im Rollstuhl sitzend auf der Straße in der Stadt im Freien, Rückenansicht. Alte gelähmte Dame im Stuhl für Menschen mit Behinderung fühlen sich deprimiert. Einsame ältere kranke Frau sitzt auf Rollstuhl. Sad senior woman sitting in wheelchair walking on road in city outdoor, back view. Old paralyzed lady in chair for people with disability feel depressed. Lonely elderly sick woman sits on wheelchair (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com IuliiaxZavalishinax 25217230 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Hilfe zur Unterstützung der Gesundheitsfürsorge im Alter. Krankenschwester hilft alten Mann im Rollstuhl. Patient und Frau in Pflegeheim für medizinische Betreuer, Krankenschwester Pflege von gelähmten Mann im Stuhl für Menschen mit Behinderung Help support retirement healthcare. Nurse helping old man in wheelchair. Patient and woman in nursing home for medical caregiver. Nurse taking care of paralyzed man in chair for people with disability (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com IuliiaxZavalishinax 25213740 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Bavaria, Germany - July 8, 2026: PHOTOMONTAGE. A wooden stamp bearing the inscription Nursing Home among small wooden houses symbolizes inpatient care and senior housing. The image represents nursing home beds, care services, demographic change, and long-term care policy.
An elderly woman on a rollator Prenzlau Germany Copyright: xThomasxKoehlerx
Close-up of nurse supporting patient hand on walking stick model released, Symbolfoto property released, UUF36759
Doctor holding hand offering comfort and healthcare support indoors model released, Symbolfoto, AZF01284
Retirement provision in the social security system The display of a pocket calculator is labeled with the digital display retirement provision as a symbolic image for the obligation to make provision in the social security system digitally processed FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Doctor comforting senior patient during consultation at the hospital model released, Symbolfoto property released, MFF10049
Eine ältere Person, die eine Salbe gegen eine Fußpilzinfektion aufträgt Older senior elderly person applying medicinal cream to toenails afflicted with onychomycosis. Legs treatment with fungal foot infection. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com SvetaxG.x 24879581 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Glückliche Familie. Begleitende Frau Hände halten Hände lieben ältere Frau Mutter. Grown up Tochter und Mutter Großmutter genießen Armbindung. Familiengenerationen zu Hause. Familie Moment Liebe und kümmern. Happy family. Caring woman hands holding hands loving older woman mother. Grown up daughter and mom grandmother enjoying arm bonding. Family generations together at home. Family moment love and care (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com IuliiaxZavalishinax 24874039 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Bavaria, Germany - March 10, 2026: An elderly person in a wheelchair at a table highlights the challenges of everyday care. The image addresses inclusion, accessibility, and the support needed to live with dignity.

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August 20, 2026, Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Exterior view and sign for the day care center at the ajutanda Lebenspark ‘Am Stadtwall’ on Töpferstraße in Bautzen. Day care centers provide support and care during the day for people in need of care, while also r

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 14, 2026 An elderly man in a wheelchair at a nursing home Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_130148

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, August 14, 2026 An elderly woman is being pushed in a wheelchair through a nursing home Copyright: xdtsxNachrichtenagenturx dts_130147

Bavaria, Germany August 7, 2026: Elderly people, symbolizing seniors and those in need of care, stand in front of euro banknotes. The image links the need for care in old age with care benefits, rising care costs, and the financing of care.

Male doctor comforts female patient after bad diagnosis indoors model released, Symbolfoto property released, KNSF12500

Bavaria, Germany - July 8, 2026: PHOTOMONTAGE. A wooden stamp bearing the inscription Nursing Home among small wooden houses symbolizes inpatient care and senior housing. The image represents nursing home beds, care services, demographic change, and long-term care policy.

An elderly woman on a rollator Prenzlau Germany Copyright: xThomasxKoehlerx

Close-up of nurse supporting patient hand on walking stick model released, Symbolfoto property released, UUF36759

Doctor holding hand offering comfort and healthcare support indoors model released, Symbolfoto, AZF01284

Retirement provision in the social security system The display of a pocket calculator is labeled with the digital display retirement provision as a symbolic image for the obligation to make provision in the social security system digitally processed FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Doctor comforting senior patient during consultation at the hospital model released, Symbolfoto property released, MFF10049

Bavaria, Germany - March 10, 2026: An elderly person in a wheelchair at a table highlights the challenges of everyday care. The image addresses inclusion, accessibility, and the support needed to live with dignity.

Bavaria, Germany - July 8, 2026: PHOTOMONTAGE. A wooden stamp bearing the inscription Nursing Home among small wooden houses symbolizes inpatient care and senior housing. The image represents nursing home beds, care services, demographic change, and long-term care policy.