Measures to improve the participation of elderly in Baden-Württemberg

Measures to improve the participation of elderly in Baden-Württemberg

In the southwest of Germany, according to the current statistics of the State Statistical Office, an above -average number of people aged 65 and over are threatened by poverty. Around 19 percent of the older population in the southwest are considered at risk of poverty, which corresponds to around 428,900 people. Women with a share of around 22 percent and people with a migration background with a share of around 33 percent are particularly affected

The analysis shows that women who would only live on their personal net income would be at risk of poverty, since their pensions are significantly lower on average than that of men. This underlines the urgency to take measures to improve the opportunities of older people at risk of poverty.

The Ministry of Social Affairs has presented a number of proposals and measures to improve the life situation of these people. Minister Manne Lucha emphasizes the federal government's responsibility for stable income in old age, while the country and the municipalities can contribute to improving the quality of life in old age.

In particular, the prevention of poverty in old age and combating loneliness were the focus of the accompanying group's recommendations for action. Projects such as the "Linzgau-Shuttle", which promotes social participation, and initiatives to promote outdoor movement meetings are supported by the state.

The modular poverty report is used to provide regular key figures in the field of poverty and wealth and carry out deeper analyzes on individual topics. Annual specialist days serve to exchange ideas with the public and the involvement of people with poverty experience.

In the coming years, further reports on social participation will be planned to further improve the situation of older, people at risk of poverty. The measures and proposals of the Ministry of Social Affairs should help to increase the quality of life of this population sustainably.