Security for seniors: Viennese police cooperates with houses for life

Security for seniors: Viennese police cooperates with houses for life

Wien, Österreich - On April 17, 2025, a significant security cooperation between the houses and the Vienna police was launched. This initiative aims to increase security for senior citizens in Vienna. Peter Hacker, the executive city council for social affairs, health and sport, emphasized how important networking with the police is to create a safe environment for the older fellow citizens. Cooperation promotes the exchange between citizens, municipalities, associations and security authorities in order to recognize and minimize risks at an early stage.

The initiative "Together with our police" has the goal of clarifying citizens about dangers and taking preventive measures. Around 5,500 full-time and volunteers of the houses to live work closely with the police. In addition to regular lectures on topics such as trick fraud and burglary protection, the security concept is continuously evaluated and adapted to meet the needs of the older population.

Security and social integration

The houses for life are the largest provider of senior care in Austria and have over 30 houses in 21 Vienna municipalities. They are a central pillar of social security in Vienna and promote joie de vivre as well as community offers for senior citizens and pensioners. According to kwp , the focus is on promoting equal opportunities and social participation. Programs are offered for older people, as well as for people with escape experience and other disadvantaged groups.

The offers of the houses to life deal with the elimination of social inequalities and the creation of a respectful cooperation. Peter Hacker particularly emphasizes the importance of creating an environment in which all life situations find their place. The retirement clubs, which used to be used as heat rooms for low -income people, now offer extensive social offers and promote the exchange between different generations.

Community old help as a complementary measure

Another aspect of social security for older people in Vienna is the community of Alteselsthilfe. This self -initiated group formation enables senior citizens to optimally contribute their needs and skills and actively participate in social life. It is about building a strong network of relationships and supporting each other with socially useful tasks. According to dza , this form of self-help shows a wide range of needs and motivations that contribute to social integration in old age

Overall, it becomes clear that the combination of security cooperation and social offers makes an important contribution to the quality of life of older people in Vienna. The support of the city of Vienna, in particular by the Social Eas Vienna (FSW) fund, is essential for the expansion and improvement of these offers.