Aging doesn’t mean standing still. Aging means continuing to be part of life – with all its colors, voices and possibilities. In Klarenthal, many older people live in the three large residential care homes, and that is exactly where we are active: present, reliable and with a clear goal – quality of life in old age.
Because what older people need is more than care. It is engagement, exchange, stimulation. It is encounters, memories and new experiences. It is culture. It is community.
Our Mission: to Enable Participation
Our work on site follows a simple but profound principle: We bring culture, movement and social contacts to where people live – directly into the residential care homes. In doing so, we create spaces for conversations, joint activities, creative expression and meaningful leisure activities. And: We listen. Because every biography counts.
Whether at the storytelling café, music afternoon, exercise program or intergenerational projects – it is always about preventing isolation and enabling genuine participation. For many residents, our offerings are a highlight of the week. They make the difference – between withdrawal and joy of life.
What Distinguishes our Cultural and Elderly Care Work
- Regular offers: We are not just there sporadically, but reliably present – with a weekly schedule that offers orientation and variety.
- Low-threshold access: Our activities are open, free or inexpensive – no one has to register or justify themselves.
- Professional support: Our employees are experienced, sensitive and well-connected – in senior citizen work as well as in the district.
- Cultural diversity: Whether reading, dancing, crafting, film or music – we bring culture to people in all its breadth.
- Meeting of generations: Where possible, we link our offers with children, young people and volunteers – for lively connections.
Klarenthal – a District with Heart
The three large residential care homes in Klarenthal are central places in the district. Those who live here have experienced a lot – and deserve not to be forgotten. Our work on site creates connections: between the generations, between phases of life, between people who would otherwise hardly come together.
We do not understand elderly care as “care”, but as support – on an equal footing, with respect and joy. Every person brings something with them, and that is exactly what we bring out.
Conclusion: Culture is not a Luxury – not Even in Old Age
Especially in old age, culture is not an extra, but a basic need. It gives meaning, structure and joy of life. Our work in the residential care homes of Klarenthal shows how much is possible when you listen, get involved and build relationships. It’s not about offering “employment” – but connectedness.
We are convinced: Whoever brings culture and encounter into old age gives back a piece of dignity. And that is the most valuable thing we can do.