Following a span of 34 years, Beate Kalowsky bids farewell to St. Luke's.
Beate Kalowsky Retires After 34 Years at St. Lukas Care Home in Ohligs
After over three decades of dedicated service, Beate Kalowsky, the Director of Nursing at St. Lukas Care Home in Ohligs, is preparing to retire. The care home, which specialises in the care and support of people suffering from dementia, Parkinson's disease, or other neurodegenerative disorders, has been Kalowsky's professional home since 1987.
Kalowsky, who resides in Hilden, has been a constant presence at the care home, always ensuring a friendly word for every resident. Her intuition, particularly crucial at the geronto-psychiatric focused St. Lukas Care Home, has been instrumental in providing the best possible care for its guests.
The St. Lukas Care Home, which opened its doors in 1999, includes a day care house that caters to 12 guests during the day. In 2018, the care home underwent an extension, a project that incorporated Kalowsky's team's experience in dealing with dementia. The extension included the core renovation of the older building part, and round courses on every living area were created to provide necessary freedom of movement.
Franziskus von Ballestrem, the business manager at St. Lukas Care Home, described Kalowsky as "a woman with a big heart." Her dedication to the care home and its residents, staff, and relatives has been unwavering.
As Kalowsky looks forward to not having to wake up at 5:30 a.m., she will be succeeded by Anne Obermann. Obermann, whose details were not immediately available, is set to take over as Director of Nursing at the care home.
Despite extensive online searches, there is limited information available about Beate Kalowsky's biography and career. For more specific details, it is recommended to directly contact the St. Lukas Care Home or check official local healthcare directories or professional nursing associations in the Ohligs area.
The St. Lukas Care Home continues to provide essential care and support to its residents, and its commitment to their wellbeing remains unchanged, even in the face of change at the top.
- Beate Kalowsky, during her tenure, implemented workplace-wellness programs that included fitness-and-exercise routines and nutrition awareness, fostering health-and-wellness among the staff.
- As part of her dedication to the care home's residents, Beate Kalowsky advocated for mental-health therapies-and-treatments, ensuring the best possible care and support for those dealing with dementia and other disorders.
- Upon her retirement, Beate Kalowsky's successor, Anne Obermann, will be tasked with continuing the tradition of ensuring the science of geronto-psychiatric care is at the forefront of all decisions and activities at the St. Lukas Care Home.
- In recognition of Beate Kalowsky's contributions, the St. Lukas Care Home is planning a health-and-wellness event to celebrate her retirement, promoting the importance of wellness and community engagement.
