Age poverty in Annweiler: This is how seniors fight for their daily bread!

Age poverty in Annweiler: This is how seniors fight for their daily bread!

In the Palatinate, a 65-year-old fights against the challenges of poverty in old age. Her life is characterized by a typical life path that started with training, work, marriage, move to the country and the establishment of a family. After a mental breakdown and a subsequent divorce, she lived in supervised living for several years before moving to her own apartment in Annweiler in 1995

The person concerned receives a pension of 907 euros and 206 euros in housing benefit. After deducting the rent, energy costs and other expenses, it only remained around 200 euros for food. To make rounds, she uses the help of the Annweiler Tafel and is committed to the association silver stiff . Despite the activity in a workshop for the disabled, in which she worked creatively for 17 years, her income is not enough.

challenges and help offers

The Silberstreif association offers support for financial bottlenecks and helps with the procurement of food and other necessary goods. Despite the difficult financial situation, the 65-year-old has a positive attitude and finds joy in small things, such as a package of coffee from the board. It is economical and tries to form reserves for unexpected editions. In addition, she is a member of the Palatinate Forest Association, but wishes to be able to take part in club trips, which she cannot currently afford.

according to has a report Annweiler about 30 customers. However, some clients left the region because the living space is increasingly expensive. A challenge that makes it difficult to work is the lack of volunteers who are needed to maintain support.

In Landau, the topic of poverty in old age is a growing problem. As reports another source , the number of elderly people in need increases in the region. The association has set itself the goal of improving their life situation and fighting social isolation. The sponsorship lies with the Catholic and Evangelical parishes and the senior citizens' office volunteer exchange Landau e.V.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien