Related services

Support in old age

In its social community centre, older people and their relatives receive advice on issues relating to home and nursing care as well as financial assistance.

Assistance in senior living facilities

If you need to move to an assisted living facility for health reasons, the Social Security Office can help you.

Counselling for problems in geriatric care

The complaints office advises people in need of care, relatives, legal carers, acquaintances and carers on issues relating to care for the elderly.

Notarisation of a health care proxy

Legal guardianship can be avoided by a power of attorney. Authorised representatives are not subject to control by the competent local court.

Subsidy for meals on wheels/ social lunches

Anyone who is unable to do their shopping or prepare a hot meal can apply for a subsidy for meals on wheels or the social lunch programme.

Grant for the purchase of a computer for senior citizens

If you are a senior citizen and have bought a laptop, computer or tablet, the City of Munich will support your purchase with a grant.

Household help

Help for people who need support from others to continue household chores or physical activities.

Preventive home visits for older people

Preventive home visits are intended to help recognise emergency and dangerous situations among older people at an early stage.

Suggestion of legal support

If an adult can no longer manage their own affairs due to a mental illness or disability, you can apply for guardianship.

Home visits by occupational therapists - THEA mobil

If you suffer from a chronic illness and need occupational therapy but find it too difficult to go to a practice, you can arrange a home visit.