Social services for adults
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The social service for adults provides information, advice and support, particularly to ageing citizens of the city of Chemnitz as well as relatives and service providers who specialise in the needs of senior citizens. The services provided by the social service are free of charge, neutral in terms of organisation and individual. The social workers provide advice and support by telephone, by appointment at the social welfare office or, on request, during a home visit.
Even if attentive neighbours/fellow citizens suspect or notice that an elderly person in the neighbourhood needs help and support, the social services staff are available as contacts.
Areas of counselling
- Information on services, contact and counselling options for senior citizens in the city of Chemnitz
- Information on culture, sport and leisure activities for senior citizens, clubs, meeting places, self-help groups and associations
- Housing in old age: e.g. counselling, contact and referral to the various housing options (assisted living, shared flats, serviced living, etc.)
- Counselling and support in arranging care and nursing for sick people and people in need of help (housekeeping assistance, meal service, care levels, residential care, etc.)
- Advice on care and support options for people suffering from dementia
- Support, e.g. after a stay in hospital
- Advice and support in dealing with authorities and applying for social benefits, e.g. basic income support in old age, disabled person's pass, housing benefit, application for a reduction in the radio licence fee
- Difficult everyday situations that cannot be dealt with alone, e.g. caring for elderly relatives, sudden need for care, difficulties with documents, authorities or service providers
- acute emergencies that require rapid assistance