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Free events in Griesheim on powers of attorney, care and funerals
Griesheim – Starting October 8, 2025, the Senior Citizens' Office will offer a lecture series on the topic of "Making Provisions for the Future." In cooperation with the Disability Officer, Heike Maschke, expert speakers will provide information on important issues surrounding powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, care, funeral arrangements, and home modifications for seniors. The aim is to prepare decisions early and relieve the burden on family members.
Program of the lecture series
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Town Hall, Meeting Room C (Entrance Schillerstraße)
Advance Healthcare Directive and Living Will
Speaker: Lisa Schneider, Caritas Guardianship Association - Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – Meeting room Georg-August-Zinn-Haus
Long-term care insurance and its benefits
Speaker: Fatma Yilmaz, Long-term care support center Darmstadt-Dieburg district - Friday, October 24, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – Town Hall, Meeting Room C (Entrance Schillerstraße)
The Last Aid Course – Palliative Care (approx. 3.5 hours)
Speaker: Susanne Wassmer, Malteser Hilfsdienst Darmstadt/Südhessen - Thursday, October 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – Meeting room Georg-August-Zinn-Haus
Why and how to plan for your own funeral
Speaker: Hofmann Funeral Home Griesheim - Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – Town Hall, Meeting Room C (Entrance Schillerstraße)
Home Adaptation for the Elderly
Speaker: Tania Appel, Housing Promotion, Darmstadt-Dieburg District
Participation and further information
All lectures are free of charge; registration is not required. The venues are wheelchair accessible. Further information is available at griesheim.de
(Griesheim - Red/PSG)
