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Darmstadt service supports older people in living, everyday life and participation
Darmstadt - The social affairs and advice of the science city of Darmstadt has submitted its annual report in 2024 . The numbers impressively demonstrate the increasing importance of the facility for older people and their relatives. A total of 3,528 consulting contacts counted - an increase of 11.1 percent compared to the previous year. The interest was particularly high in the area of living advice 42 percent .
Mayor Barbara Akdeniz emphasizes: "Our goal is to enable older people to live as self -determined as possible. The service point is an important partner that offers individual support." The increasing demand underlines how relevant the supply is: "We want to continue to promote a living community in which all generations feel comfortable."
Advice, accompaniment and prevention
The service point is the first point of contact for questions about age , living , care , social benefits and everyday help . Advice is made by phone, personally or during home visits - across the board, across the board, neutral and anonymous on request. barrier -free living space adjustment , but also in rent debts or complex problems, were particularly demanded in 2024 In such cases, case management offered, often in close cooperation with the debt counseling and housing security center.
The living advice offers initial assessments of the current living situation as well as recommendations for conversions or alternative forms of living. The service center is also available to organize household services , home emergency call systems , food on wheels or when applying for social benefits
Offers for encounter and participation
In addition to individual cases, the service point also organizes preventive group offers : in 2024 138 events carried out for older people, and around 4,600 participants were counted. The spectrum ranges from excursions, tours and dance events to regular meetings with coffee and cake in senior meetings.
The aim is to counteract social isolation and promote social participation. Digital support offers such as PC or smartphone training for older people are also In addition, the service point offers an overview of participation options , offers of social organizations and neighborhood initiatives in Darmstadt.
Volunteering
The service point actively calls for volunteer work - be it in the visiting service, in the office program or at events. "Own ideas and impulses are expressly desired. Anyone who has recently retired or is looking for a new challenge is cordially invited to contact us," said Mayor Akdeniz.
The full annual report 2024 is available online at:
www.darmstadt.de/leben/sziales/seniorinnen-und-senioren/services-ziales-und-beratung
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
