Growing old encompasses many things - everyday assistance and advice and educational services for an active life, but also information about "care" for older people and their caregivers.
In Bremen, there are many free contact points, such as the Bremen Senior Citizens' Offices, the care support centers, and the social counseling services in your neighborhood. There you can get guidance and help with all questions related to aging.
Many neighborhoods offer exercise groups, senior citizen meetups, cultural events, walks, and open meeting places. Libraries, community centers, and clubs also have programs for older people.
The Bremen care support centers offer free advice on care services, care levels, home support, and suitable services. They also help with filling out applications.
You're not alone. Bremen offers visiting services, neighborhood initiatives, and open meeting places that facilitate connections. Many of these services can be used without registration.
Besides private apartments, Bremen offers various housing options such as assisted living, shared apartments for seniors, and nursing homes. Local advice centers and care support centers provide information about these options.
You can use household services, care services, or volunteer help. Many of these services can be financed through the relief allowance or long-term care benefits.
The social services offices in the city districts and the social service department in the Office for Social Services provide advice on basic income support, housing allowance, care services and other support services.
Yes. In Bremen there are dementia counseling services, group programs, respite care services, and information centers for family members. Many home care services also offer specialized support.
