The older you get, the smaller your circle of friends and acquaintances becomes. Often, children have moved to other cities for work. Life is too short to be lonely. The outreach project for the elderly aims to prevent loneliness in old age. Volunteers visit people at home and help them stay connected within their neighborhood.
Bremen Meals on Wheels
Bremen's Meals on Wheels service provides a midday meal for people who don't want to cook or are no longer able to prepare a fresh, hot meal. This applies in cases of illness, old age, or when family members are on vacation and care cannot be guaranteed.
An initiative of Caritas, Cross (DRK), the Order of St. John (Johanniter) and the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband (Parity Welfare Association). The operational partner is the company apetito.
- Choice of six lunch menus (seasonal offers)
- Preparation in the transport vehicle (special vehicle with oven)
- Order by phone and online (online shop open 24/7)
- Individual days can be booked
More information at www.bremer-essen.de
Domestic help
That little bit of housework... doesn't quite do itself. The Caritas outpatient care service "Gepflegt zu Hause gGmbH" ( ) takes care of what's too much for you. Please remember: Most accidents happen at home. If you are ill, physically disabled, or elderly, a fall from a step stool can have serious consequences. Our services.
- Cleaning
- Cook
- Washing and ironing laundry
- Shopping
- Assistance with errands if you no longer wish to go out alone.
Help on the platform
Neighborhood support in the new town
Good neighborliness is invaluable. The volunteer neighborhood support groups of the Huckelriede/Buntentor Service Center offer helpful assistance in the district. Areas of activity include:
- Household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, help with shopping, and meal preparation
- Accompanying you to the doctor, to government offices, banks or on walks
- Personal help through conversations, support with social contacts, scheduling appointments
- Care for people in need of care to relieve the burden on family caregivers
Open lunch table
Living alone but enjoying meals in company – no problem. Take advantage of our Open Lunch program, which we offer in Vahr, Neustadt, and Bremen-Marßel. During the week leading up to the event, guests can choose from two menu options each day. They will be served at their table and can enjoy pleasant conversation with the other guests.
- Choice of 2 balanced menus
- Prepared fresh in our own kitchen
- Main course and dessert
- Soft drinks are included
- Contribution towards costs: 5 euros
- Barrier-free access
We offer open lunch services in Bremen North (St. Birgitta), Schwachhausen (Haus St. Elisabeth), in Vahr (St. Laurentius) and in Neustadt (St. Michael).
Day care group
The day care group brings variety to the lives of older people. The group experience boosts individual self-esteem, and the regular meetings provide structure to daily life. Family members are relieved of some of their daily burden, gaining free time for rest and personal errands.
- Pick-up and return transport by minibus
- Breakfast and lunch together at the community center
- Exercise and walks
- Reading aloud, singing and playing
- Coordination and memory exercises
- The group consists of up to eight people.
St. Michael Day Care Center
In the evenings, family is there and has time, but during the day everyone is busy – school, work, hobbies etc.Day Care St. is just the right thing. Because here you enjoy a life in a community during the day, and in the evening you're back home.