Senior citizens in Chemnitz
More than 85,000 people over the age of 60 live in Chemnitz. The city of Chemnitz has numerous offers for a pleasant retirement after an active working life. Competent services are also available in the event of illness and the need for care.
The City of Chemnitz guide for senior citizens offers help for an active and self-determined life as well as contacts to counselling and support services for senior citizens and their relatives. It is available as a download or in printed form at the administrative locations (Moritzhof, City Hall, Bürgerhaus am Wall) as well as at the citizen service centres and meeting places.
The Senior Citizens' Advisory Council is a body appointed by the City Council to represent the interests of older residents. It advises the city council on the special concerns of senior citizens.
Monthly "Consultation hour for senior citizens"
On the first Tuesday of every month, consultation hours for senior citizens take place from 2 pm to 4.30 pm in the "Stadt-Schau-Fenster" (Technical Town Hall, Friedensplatz 1).
City councillors and other members of the Seniors' Advisory Council offer citizens the opportunity to talk to them and clarify their concerns.
Meeting places and community centres
At the end of your working life, you finally have time for the things in life that were previously neglected. The numerous neighbourhood centres and meeting places in our city offer a variety of activities, especially for people of an advanced age.
moreHousing for older people
An accident or illness can lead to changes in personal lifestyle that make a move necessary. In Chemnitz, you can choose from a growing range of housing options for older people.
moreCare
Anyone seeking advice on the topics of care, support for people in need of care and relief for carers will find support close to home with the care support network. The care advisors and social workers provide information by telephone, at home or in an advice centre.
moreLiving with dementia
The DementiaNet_C has been in existence in Chemnitz since 2015 and aims to sensitise the public to the concerns of people with dementia by providing targeted information. DementiaNet_C is the point of contact for those affected and their relatives.
moreSenior citizens in voluntary work
Many senior citizens are also looking for a meaningful activity after their active working life. If senior citizens would like to volunteer, the Chemnitz Volunteer Centre is the place to go. The staff offer free information, advice and placement.
moreEmergency box can save lives
The social welfare office of the city of Chemnitz provides citizens with an emergency box free of charge. The emergency box should contain answers to questions that are important during a rescue operation.
moreSpecialised concept for senior citizens
Never before have so many people reached such an advanced age as today. The challenges and opportunities of demographic change emphasise the growing importance of work with senior citizens and assistance for the elderly.
The specialist concept for senior citizens analyses the demographic situation and identifies key areas for action. It serves as a basis for future-orientated work with senior citizens that strengthens the quality of life and social participation of older people in Chemnitz.