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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.

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Course description

Are you no longer able to cope with everyday life on your own and need advice on home care and financial assistance? The staff at the social community centres (SBH) can help you with many issues that can arise as you get older - for example, financing home help. They can also put you in touch with other organisations.

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Prerequisites

It is best to make an appointment by telephone at your local Sozialbürgerhaus.

Required documents

Please bring your ID with you to the appointments.

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Find the responsible authority

Please enter the registration address with street and house number

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Notarisation of a health care proxy

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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.

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.

Old people's and service centres (ASZ)

The centres for the elderly and service centres offer local advice and practical help for older people and their relatives.

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.

Counselling centres for older people and relatives

Are you an older person or a person in need of care looking for support? Would you like advice as a relative or carer? These centres can help.

Notarisation of a care directive

With a care directive, you can specify who should - or should not - take on this task if care is required.

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.

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.

Household help

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