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New brochure for Schweinfurt: Good living into old age!
The new brochure “Good Living – for a Lifetime” in Schweinfurt provides information about barrier-free living and housing advice.
New brochure for Schweinfurt: Good living into old age!
The city and district of Schweinfurt have created a new brochure that impressively shows how you can live well in old age. Under the title “Good living – for a lifetime”, the publication offers valuable information on barrier-free and age-appropriate living space. This is particularly important to ensure the independence and quality of life of citizens. How in-und-um-schweinfurt.de reports, this brochure is aimed at all residents across generations.
The brochure is available free of charge in the district office, in the town hall and at the care support center and can also be downloaded digitally. It is particularly pleasing that District Administrator Florian Töpper and Mayor Sebastian Remelé thanked the housing consultants for their dedicated work in putting it together. The editors emphasize how important it is to think about adaptations to your living space at an early stage in order to take individual needs into account.
Simple approaches to accessibility
An important topic addressed in the brochure is the many tripping hazards that can lead to falls as people age. Loud leben-im-alter.de Most falls occur due to tripping over bumps in the home or objects lying around. To minimize the risk of falls, experts recommend removing or securing carpets and providing good lighting. Smaller changes can often have a big impact without the need for a complete renovation.
Accessibility is a buzzword that is becoming more and more important. In addition to removing tripping hazards, adapting furniture plays a central role. Seats at the right height and grab bars in the bathroom and hallway can make a decisive contribution to safety in everyday life. Other aids such as electric roller shutters or walking aids with shopping baskets also offer practical support.
Free housing advice for everyone
Another important aspect is the free housing advice that the city and district offer. Certified consultants are available here to provide information on living space adaptations and individual aids. bundesfachstelle-barrierfreedom.de emphasizes that this advice center is valuable support for older people, those who are sick or people with disabilities in order to ensure independent household management.
If a move is necessary, we will determine together what your personal needs and options are. The housing advice also takes alternative forms of living into account and gives tips on financing assistance and hiring tradesmen. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, you can contact the Schweinfurt District Office's senior citizens' advice center on 09721/ 55-469 or the Schweinfurt city's housing advice service on 09721/ 513965.
In summary, the brochure “Good Living – for a Lifetime” impressively shows how important it is to take the necessary measures in good time in order to be able to lead an independent and safe life even in old age. The city and the district of Schweinfurt are taking a step in the right direction to break down barriers and offer all citizens a higher level of quality of life.