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 offices (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. Public consultation hours are always held on the first Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4.30 pm in the Technical Town Hall.
Emergency box can save lives
The City of Chemnitz Social Welfare Office provides citizens with an emergency box free of charge. The emergency box should contain answers to questions that are important during a rescue operation. more
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 wide variety of activities, especially for older people. >>more
Social services for adults
The social service for adults informs, advises and supports in particular ageing citizens of the city of Chemnitz as well as relatives and service providers who specialise in the needs of senior citizens. The services are free of charge, independent and personalised >>more
Housing 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 >>more
Senior 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 >>more
Care
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 at an advice centre >>more
Living 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. The DementiaNet_C is the point of contact for those affected and their relatives >>more
Monthly "Consultation hour for senior citizens" in the Technical Town Hall
In the "Stadt-Schau-Fenster" room (Technical Town Hall, Friedensplatz 1), the consultation room of the City of Chemnitz Seniors' Advisory Council was opened in April 2022.
City councillors and other members of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council offer citizens the opportunity to talk to them and clarify their concerns.
Consultations always take place on the first Tuesday of the month from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm.