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Jena. Access to modern technology and digital applications is of great importance for social participation in old age. In late September 2026, two central contact points for seniors in Jena celebrated their two-year anniversary, underscoring the consistently high demand for digital support.
A new neighborhood analysis shows that the Winzerla district is facing profound demographic aging. Despite an excellent local medical infrastructure, many seniors lack the necessary guidance to utilize existing support and care services in their daily lives.
On June 25, 2026, a guided hike for people with dementia and their relatives will take place from Ammerbach to Nennsdorf. The offer can be billed through long-term care insurance.
Ostbad Jena will open the new outdoor pool season on May 15. While admission prices remain unchanged, a new health promotion initiative will allow seniors to swim for free during early morning hours five days a week.
On April 30, 2026, a guided hike to the Fuchsturm will be offered specifically for people with dementia and their relatives, focusing on physical activity and social interaction.
Jena, 08.04.2026 – The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is strengthening medical care for older citizens. The geriatric day clinic is once again offering a comprehensive range of therapies that combine inpatient and outpatient treatment elements, specifically tailored to patients over 70 years of age.
Starting in early April, the DRK Seniorenbegegnungszentrum in Jena will offer a new gymnastics course for fall prevention. The targeted training is designed to help older people maintain their mobility and safety in everyday life.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – An innovative art project by students from the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule (EAH) Jena combines biography work with creative expression. Under the title “Alte Hände – Neue Bilder”, seniors put their most valuable life memories on paper.