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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.

Competent authority

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 come with ageing - 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

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