New home for seniors: Johanna Heymann House opens in Marktbreit!

New home for seniors: Johanna Heymann House opens in Marktbreit!

There was recently an impressive parade in Marktbreit that touched the hearts of many citizens. The Workers' Welfare House for Seniors, which served as a retirement home in the city for a long time, has now opened its new doors on the Ohrberg. The new building, known as the Johanna Heymann House, offers space for 100 seniors and has created individual, comfortable rooms that meet the needs of the older generation.

This move was not without challenges, but these were mastered excellently by the on-site team. After many years in the old town, where the retirement home also housed some memories of days gone by, moving to the Ohrberg is a step that promises a new quality of life for many seniors. The new building is not only modern, but also offers an environment that meets the demands of an aging society. Accessibility plays a crucial role here, as mobility problems and health restrictions often arise with increasing age.

Modern and barrier-free

The new Johanna Heymann House was carefully planned. Barrier-free conditions are essential to enable seniors to live an independent and comfortable life. The adjustments include wider doors, walk-in showers and step-free access to all living areas. In this way, the senior citizens' home can offer optimal service not only to older people, but also to younger people with mobility restrictions, which is becoming increasingly important in an aging society. According to the 2024 social report, only around 16% of people between the ages of 45 and 90 currently live in barrier-free apartments, which illustrates the need.

What is particularly interesting is that many older people have become accustomed to their current living conditions and are often unable to make modifications for financial reasons. It is all the more important that the Johanna Heymann House addresses these requirements directly. Moving can often be associated with health problems and emotional stress, which makes this new beginning all the more remarkable.

A new community

The new building was designed as a home for 100 seniors, which implies a lively community. In order to make the transition period easier, those responsible accompanied the move and documented the challenges. This not only promotes a sense of community, but also ensures that new social interactions can arise among the residents.

But that's not all, because the Johanna Heymann House offers more than just living space - it is a place for meetings where joint activities are on the agenda. The opportunity to spend time with like-minded people is particularly appealing to single or widowed people, who have often been less happy with moving genes. Statistics show that women in particular are less likely to be interested in moving to a retirement home compared to men. Access to barrier-free apartments could make a valuable contribution here.

While the Johanna Heymann House is establishing itself on the Ohrberg, the focus is on the future. As many seniors as possible should be able to enjoy a better living situation that meets their individual needs. In the future, offers of support when moving will be an important part of enabling older and often vulnerable citizens to live a self-determined and dignified lifestyle.