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Better housing and life in old age

The number of people over 80 has increased by more than 60 percent in the last ten years. HOWOGE is responding to this change with services for seniors.

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Whether at home, in the neighborhood, or while traveling – as people age, they often need support to continue living their lives as usual and connect with others. As a partner, HOWOGE supports existing services for tenants.

Eine Illustration von drei Personen, die vor einem Haus stehen.

At home: Support within your own four walls

Older people, in particular, often rely on rapid assistance at home. The Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V. emergency call system provides 24/7 security at the touch of a button and enables independent living within one's own four walls. As part of a partnership, HOWOGE tenants receive a refund of the connection fee and a ten percent discount when upgrading to the Comfort or Premium package. More information and comprehensive consulting services are available at: www.johanniter.de/rv-berlin .


A good tip for anyone unsure about what support options are available is the Berlin home visits program – a joint project of the Malteser Hilfsdienst (Malteser Relief Service), funded by the Senate Department for Science, Health and Care. This program is aimed at people aged 70 and older to maintain and improve their quality of life and delay the need for care. Guides visit interested individuals in their homes and advise them on suitable options. Further information and appointment scheduling are available at: www.berliner-hausbesuche.de .


A & S Nachbarschaftspflege, in cooperation with HOWOGE and the nursing service at Erich-Kurz-Straße 7, supports older people through community activities, counseling, and nursing services. These services focus on support in everyday life. These services are aimed at both those in need of care and those providing care who require counseling. These services are offered in the home and in outpatient assisted living communities.


Eine Illustration von zwei Personen, die vor einem Haus stehen.

In the neighborhood: Living and experiencing together

The Berlin Care Support Centers are an important contact point in Berlin's neighborhoods for seniors in need of care, as well as their family members and fellow citizens. Interested parties receive free, local and competent advice here: www.pflegestuetzpunkteberlin.de/standorte/ .


In March 2025, the AWO Berlin District Association Southeast launched a new project to combat loneliness in the Alt-Friedrichsfelde neighborhood: AgNeS. The goal is to connect people of all ages with a tandem partner who regularly provides support in everyday life as a companion, mentor, or friend. Tandem partners are arranged, for example, through district volunteer agencies such as oskar Lichtenberg and are carefully screened and selected. Seniors affected by loneliness can particularly benefit from this new project. Requirements for participation in the project are: being of legal age, interested in a long-term exchange, and not having a care level.

Learn more at: www.xn--awo-sdost-u9a.de/ehrenamt-engagement/begleitprojekt-agnes


The Miteinander Wohnen e. V. association is a contact point for senior citizens in Lichtenberg. Supported by HOWOGE and with the help of volunteers, it offers a wide range of services, such as minibus rides, memory training, bingo and games afternoons, escort services, and transfer services.


Lebensmut e. V. operates the senior citizens' leisure center at Woldegker Straße 8. In addition to general social counseling (e.g., regarding unemployment benefits II), seniors can find guidance and support here in dealing with authorities and businesses, while shopping, or taking walks. The association also regularly organizes game afternoons, coffee breaks, and memory training sessions, as well as book readings with renowned authors and intercultural events.


Staying up-to-date with digital technology, expanding your computer skills, and making new friends – the German Senior Computer Club (Deutscher Senioren-Computer-Club e. V.) (in cooperation with HOWOGE) has been providing seniors with an important resource in Lichtenberg for over 25 years. The offerings now extend far beyond the digital world: Whether hiking, gaming, or photography, various interest groups come together here – true to the motto "together instead of alone."


The municipal senior citizens' meeting place " Rusche 43 " is well-known and popular as an intercultural and intergenerational meeting place in Lichtenberg-Nord. Operated by the district office, the center for senior citizens and people aged 55+ regularly offers lectures, dance events, and information sessions.


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Sports activities: Staying fit together in old age

At the Thermometer Estate, seniors can keep fit with chair gymnastics offered by bwgt e.V. This program, in cooperation with HOWOGE, takes place once a week until December 31st at the Bus-Stop premises at Celsiusstrasse 71. Registration is available by phone at +49 30 78958550, in person, or online at www.bwgt.org .


"Together. Balls – Boule in the Neighborhood" is the motto of the weekly boules meeting on Mondays at Celsiusstraße 60. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., seniors get active together. The game is led by volunteer Regine and supported by HOWOGE. Friends and family are welcome. Registration is available at the Thermometersiedlung neighborhood meeting at Celsiusstraße 60, by phone at +49 30 61 67 47 37, or by email at Schulz@stadtteilzentrum-steglitz.org .


Magic Dance Dance Club - "Dance Again" Project (in cooperation with HOWOGE) – This project is a dance course aimed at people 55 and older. Under the guidance of an experienced choreographer, various dance styles are offered: line dancing, polka, circle dances such as Halay, and couple dances such as Lindy Hop. This project allows participants to socialize through dance and enjoy movement. The diverse mix fosters tolerance and creates a positive atmosphere in the neighborhood.


Eine Illustration von Berlin. Ein Haus steht im Vordergrund und der Fernsehturm und ein weiteres Haus im Hintergrund.

On the go: Organized excursions for seniors

Volkssolidarität Berlin e.V. and its neighborhood centers are an important contact point and meeting place throughout Berlin. In cooperation with HOWOGE, local groups 21, 216, and 508 regularly organize day trips for senior citizens. Further information is available at: www.volkssolidaritaet-berlin.de/angebote/nachbarschaftszentren .