Seniors' Advisory Council

• We are the point of contact for all matters relating to people in Hofheim who have reached the age of 60.
  
• We work on a voluntary basis, are politically independent and non-denominational.
  
• You can reach us at the following e-mail address: seniorenbeirathofheim(at)gmx.de

• We advocate for the interests of senior citizens vis-à-vis municipal committees, authorities, political parties, the economy and in social and cultural areas.
• We are the point of contact for people aged 60 plus in all districts.
• We advise the city council on matters that affect senior citizens and also participate in committees and bodies for this purpose.
• We seek personal contact with senior citizens in all districts in order to be able to take targeted action.
• We take up your wishes and suggestions and either process them ourselves or pass them on to competent contacts.
• We work together with the administration to develop proposed solutions.

• We promote coexistence between the generations.
  
• We promote awareness of barrier-free living for all.
  
• We develop ideas to improve the quality and situation of life for the older generation.
  
• We are involved in municipal planning and implementation of measures and programs for older people, e.g. in the areas of housing and mobility.
  
• We work towards improvements in the transport sector - especially in local public transport - because maintaining mobility is fundamental to active ageing.
  
• We campaign for barrier-free buses and bus stops and senior citizen tickets, for example.
  
• We initiate events to raise awareness of age-related illnesses and their prevention.
  
• We listen to you when you approach us with your concerns, questions or wishes.
  
• We put you in touch with contacts if you or your relatives need care.
  
• We can also put you in touch with contacts if you need information on subsidies for age-appropriate living.

All contact persons can also be reached by e-mail at SeniorenbeiratHofheim(at)gmx.de can be reached.