Senior citizens' advisory board in Bad Dürkheim: More information for older citizens!

Senior citizens' advisory board in Bad Dürkheim: More information for older citizens!

There is exciting news for the older generation in Bad Dürkheim: a senior citizens' advisory board will be founded next year. This was recently announced by Councilwoman Angela Strobel (FWG) at a meeting of the Social Committee. This creates an official platform to ensure that the concerns of senior citizens are heard locally.

A central concern of this advisory board is the dissemination of information. The city has recognized that it is often not enough to only offer information digitally. As the chairman of the Bad Dürkheim Citizens' Association, Horst Bäuml, noted, many people over the age of 80 do not have internet access. For this reason, relevant information is now increasingly being made available in printed form.

Digital skills and support

Digital media is an important part of today's society, and competent use of it is becoming increasingly essential for all age groups. However, older people often need more than just the right devices; they also need to develop confidence in their own abilities. This is where the Digital Opportunities Foundation comes in: its guide “Digital Skills for Older People” offers support and shows how older people can be instructed in using digital technologies. This could also be important for the work of the planned senior citizens' advisory board.

The guide is not only a valuable resource to better understand the needs of this target group, but also provides practical tools and guidance. These provide, so to speak, the tools to plan and design needs-based offers for seniors so that they can actively participate in social life. For many who are not familiar with new media, this could be the key to greater independence and participation.

The importance of analog offers

Despite efforts to develop digital skills, the analogue world remains of great importance for many older people. With its activities, the Bad Dürkheim Citizens' Association makes it clear that it is more important than ever to keep the needs of all generations in mind. It's not just how information is passed on that plays a role, but also how it is structured.

The combination of analogue and digital offerings could be a sensible strategy. By training seniors in the use of digital media and at the same time relying on proven formats, you can help ensure that no one is left behind. This approach could help ensure that seniors in Bad Dürkheim receive the support they need - regardless of whether they use the latest apps on their smartphone or enjoy reading the local newspaper.

In summary, it can be seen that Bad Dürkheim is well on its way to promoting a senior population that is strong in both digital and analogue formats. Whether through the new senior citizens' advisory board or printed information - the city has the right instinct and is committed to the needs of its older citizens. This makes Bad Dürkheim a pioneer in senior work.

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