Emergency case for seniors: Helpful packing list in the Memmingen town hall!

Emergency case for seniors: Helpful packing list in the Memmingen town hall!

In the town hall of Memmingen, a new "emergency case" was presented for older people, which serves as important support for unexpected hospital stays. The initiators of this project are Nicola Galm from the Health RegionPlus, Matthias Ellermann from the senior citizens' office and the senior advisory board under the direction of Rita Häring. Mayor Jan Rothenbacher and Jörg Haldenmayr, Head of Family, Youth and Social Affairs, were also present and emphasized the importance of this measure, which was launched at the suggestion of the senior advisory board. The presentation took place on June 11, 2025 and has already attracted great attention.

The emergency case contains a comprehensive packing list with recommendations for essential objects that seniors could need in an emergency in the hospital. Among other things, the list includes:

• clothing
• hygiene article
• medication
• documents
• personal aids

practical tips for emergency

The concrete content of the packing list includes important documents such as the instruction certificate for the hospital, a living will and an allergy pass. In addition, practical things such as cell phones with charging cables, reading glasses and cash are recommended for smaller processing. According to Ellermann, the list should reduce stress and organizational effort, which can be of great advantage, especially in hectic situations.

A central concern of the emergency case is to strengthen the independence of the seniors and at the same time relieve their relatives. This is particularly important because more and more older people live alone. According to Panorama , the care of these people is a social task that requires numerous childcare opportunities.

public awareness and support offers

In order to meet the needs of older people, tailor -made solutions are required. Digital solutions and technical aids can be of great help. The goal remains that every person, regardless of their family situation, can grow old. A combination of support offers such as assisted living and voluntary help can help to secure and improve the quality of life of the seniors.

For all interested parties, the emergency case is available online free of charge on the website of the city of Memmingen at www.memmingen.de/seniors.mk . This initiative once again shows how important a good network and support from the community are. The emergency case is therefore a valuable contribution to care for the elderly in Memmingen.