Free shuttle service in Kaiserslautern: a Christmas present for seniors!

Free shuttle service in Kaiserslautern: a Christmas present for seniors!

From January 6, 2024, seniors can breathe a sigh of relief in Kaiserslautern: A free shuttle service will be launched to improve their mobility and quality of life. The initiator is the Charity Alliance gGmbH, which has been offering a driving service for older people since 2021, supported by numerous partners. The new service enables people over the age of 70 to drive free of charge to doctor's dates or shopping. From now on, bookings for the trips that can be reached via a hotline are already being accepted. Around 400 calls daily testify to the great demand of this essential offer. "The project increases the quality of life of older citizens," said Mayor Beate Kimmel at the presentation of the service, which is financed by donations. She described this as "a big Christmas present" for the city. Further information is available at kaiserslautern.de available.

yoga for seniors in Kaiserslautern

an equally important attitude to life promotes the yoga offer for older people in the city. The program, entitled "Yoga and Movement", takes place every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the NILS in the Goetheviertel and is an excellent way to reconcile body and mind. The exercises not only improve concentration and balance, but also contribute to general fitness. For those interested, it is advisable to see a doctor before participating in order to clarify any health restrictions. In addition, numerous statutory health insurance companies, such as AOK and DAK, support the costs for corresponding courses if certain requirements are met. The yoga offered free of charge is an uncomplicated way for seniors to stay active and maintain social contacts. Information on this can be found on older-werden-in-kaiserslautern.de