Seniors in Carinthia: new care offers and creative cultural projects!

Seniors in Carinthia: new care offers and creative cultural projects!

The Carinthian Senior Advisory Board met in Klagenfurt on Monday and focused on current projects and emotional moments of the past few weeks. The state councilors Beate Prettner and Sara Schaar informed the participants about new offers in care and education for older people. Beate Prettner presented the significant expansion of the care supply, which already takes place in over 100 Carinthian communities. The initiative aims to offer seniors the opportunity to live independently in their home while relatives are relieved.

Mobile teams are ready to offer direct advice and support from people. A gratifying knowledge of the first evaluations is that the need for care is often less serious than suspected, which underlines the preventive power of the new model. Around 600 volunteers are committed by taking trips, accompanying doctor visits or simply spending time with the seniors.

educational offers and volunteering

Another point of the session was the announcement by Sara Schaar that the “Active and Fit in Old Year” campaign was extended by one week in 2025. A total of six appointments are offered to increase participation. Despite the current savings constraints, the educational bonus is very popular, as can be seen in the over 800 applications made in the previous year. Offers such as language courses, IT training and movement programs are particularly in demand.

In an emotional minute, the recently deceased artist Heimo Luxbacher, who received numerous awards and had a lasting contribution to the cross -generational cultural work in Carinthia. Luxbacher's work led to the development of creative exchange rooms in more than 50 municipalities, which are visually represented by shining columns, designed by young and old.

Support for those in need of care

Nursing not necessarily means that a person has to move to a home. This fact was emphasized at the meeting, since many affected people with special support can often remain in their own four walls. Outpatient services, such as those offered by the Malteser , ensure that firmly guaranteed nurses come home at agreed times. Here, care is carried out in close cooperation with the general practitioners.

The services offered include basic care, such as personal care and help in the household, as well as specialized treatment care, which includes blood pressure measurements, medication and wound supplies. This type of support is also crucial, since many people in need of care are mostly looked after by relatives and volunteers. According to the information from it is essential that relatives and caregivers receive adequate social security if they provide care for more than ten hours a week.