Health care and social welfare messages and letters now in digital format

As of 14 April 2026, you will receive messages and letters from the City of Helsinki’s health and social services digitally not only in Maisa, but also in Suomi.fi Messages. Paper mail from authorities will remain an option for everyone.

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Activities and peer support

The service centres and day activity services at senior centres offer meaningful activities and peer support for seniors in various life situations.

Eläkeläiset keskustelevat innokkaasti pöydän ääressä.
Photo: Henri Vogt

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Service centres
The service centre is an open meeting place for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki looking for someone to talk to, something to do, or support in their everyday lives.
Day activities for the elderly
Day activities support the well-being, rehabilitation and living at home of elderly Helsinki residents.

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Volunteering with elderly people
You can for instance offer company for walks, read books or organise activites. You can volunteer flexibly according to your own schedule.
Sports and recreation for seniors
There are numerous opportunities for various kinds of exercise suitable for the elderly in Helsinki. For example, nature trails, swimming halls and gyms are a good way to support the functional capacity of older people.
Senior Info
At Senior Info, we provide the service information you need. Our services are available in Finnish and Swedish, and we also offer an interpreter service, allowing you to contact us in your native language.

Upcoming events for the elderly

You can find interesting activities at service centres, sports services, libraries and adult education centres.