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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.

Flyer in various languages

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

Related services

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.

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.

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.

Dental home visits for the elderly and people in need of care

If you are unable to visit a dental practice due to personal restrictions, you can arrange a home visit.

Household help

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

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.

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.

Advice from the Munich counselling associations

The Munich guardianship associations provide information and advice on health care proxies, advance care directives and questions of guardianship law.

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.

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.