Communities for the elderly
Communities for the elderlyDo your days feel long or lonely? Would you like to socialise with others close to your area? Take a look at which recreational groups and meeting places are in your neighborhood.
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Do your days feel long or lonely? Would you like to socialise with others close to your area? Take a look at which recreational groups and meeting places are in your neighborhood.
You may be able to find fun activities and opportunities to socialise in your own area. Visit a community centre to meet with other local residents, read the daily newspaper or get digital support.
Helsinki also has a number of organisations and associations that organise a wide range of activities and provide information, services and peer support. Please contact Senior Info for more information on the activities of organisations.
Would you like to find a meaningful hobby or someone to talk to? Senior Info gives you a wide range of information and guidance about the services provided by the City of Helsinki and various organisations. Calling costs the price of a normal phone call.
mon-fri 9:00-15:00
09 310 44556(Link starts a phone call)
seniori.info@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)
You can also contact us on our chat Mon–Fri at 9:00–15:00. You can ask for advice on the chat either anonymously or by identifying yourself through the Suomi.fi service. The chat window is available on this page.
You can apply for transport support if travelling by public transport is difficult for you as a result of deteriorated functional capacity due to ageing.
You can receive transport help e.g. to a leisure venue or a cultural event. You can apply for Kela reimbursement for trips related to health care, such as doctor’s appointments or rehabilitation visits.
Read more about transport support for the elderly
You can also ask Senior Info for more information on the transport support, tel. 09 3104 4556, Mon–Fri at 9:00–15:00.
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