Change of ends(Seitenwechsel)
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Migration background, Loss of job
Volunteers are caring for chronically ill older people who have formerly worked as volunteers themselves.

Advice and support for seniors (Seniorenberatung und -betreuung)
Loneliness (isolation), Very old age, Poor health state
Volunteers befriend old single people, often unable to leave their house due to mobility restrictions.

Befriending Initiative (Ehrenamtlicher Besuchsdienst)
Loneliness (isolation), Very old age, Poor health state
Volunteers visit old, sick and disabled people in their homes to befriend them.

Being there - companionship in life until death (Da sein - Lebensbegleitung bis zum Tode)
Loneliness (isolation), Very old age, Poor health state, Poor access to services (e. g. ICT, means of transport)
Voluntary befriending service for lonely persons in care institutions

Conversation circle for persons with commencing dementia (Gesprächskreis für Menschen mit beginnender Demenz)
Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
Persons who have shortly received the diagnosis of dementia are given the opportunity to share their experiences.

Dwelling for help (Wohnen für Hilfe)
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
Seniors whose appartment is too big and who need support in everyday situations are matched with students looking for non-expensive living space.

Excercise and gymnastics for senior migrant citizens (Bewegungs- und Gymnastikangebot für ältere Migranten)
Loneliness (isolation), Gender (with specific risks for women and men), Poor health state, Migration background
In the neighbourhood centre of a Wetzlar district senior gymnastics for migrant citizens were offered.

Grandparents' Afternoon and Story reading (Großeltern-Nachmittag und Geschichten vorlesen)
Loneliness (isolation)
Grandparents visit their grandchildren's nursery schools, and seniors read fairy tales to children.

HilDA - Help for people with dementia and their relatives (Hilfe für Demenzkranke und ihre Angehörigen)
Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
Volunteers support families caring for a person with dementia.

Joy of reading - Books become alive (Lesefreuden - Bücher werden lebendig)
Loneliness (isolation), Very old age, Poor health state, Poor access to services (e. g. ICT, means of transport)
Volunteers organise literary events in care institutions, seniors clubs etc.

Living with the Alzheimer desease in Frankfurt am Main (Leben mit der Alzheimer-Krankheit in Frankfurt am Main)
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
Organisation of a café with dancing for people with and without Alzheimer desease

Lunch for Senior Citizens (Mittagstisch für Senioren)
Loneliness (isolation)
Once a week senior citizens are meeting for a joint lunch and to spend some time talking and sharing experiences.

Meals on wheels (Essen auf Rädern)
Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
From Monday to Friday volunteers deliver a hot meal to senior citizens. For the weekends frozen food can be ordered. The volunteers spend time with the seniors and organise, if needed, additional services.

Moving house counselling for seniors (Umzugsberatung für Senioren)
Loneliness (isolation), Very old age
Seniors intending to move house are supported by volunteers.

Project "Getting old in Neighbourhood" (Projekt “Alt werden in Nachbarschaft“)
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Very old age, Poor health state, Migration background, Poor access to services (e. g. ICT, means of transport)
Strengthening community networks which facilitate an independent life in old age

Reminiscence work with older people (Erinnerungsarbeit mit älteren Menschen)
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state
In this project, people living in the retirement home "Pariser Gasse" had the possibility to tell "their own story". The stories were written down by a social worker. Finally the stories were published in form of a book.

Seniors Computer Club (Senioren Computer Club)
Loneliness (isolation), Poor access to services (e. g. ICT, means of transport)
ICT training for seniors by seniors

We don't leave you alone (Wir lassen euch nicht alleine)
Poverty, Poor health state
By founding of a low-threshold and part time caring service, people suffering from senile dementia and their relatives are given the possibility to meet other affected people, to talk about their problems and to help each other.

Workshop "Coping with loneliness" (Workshop "Einsamkeit bewältigen")
Poverty, Loneliness (isolation), Poor health state, Poor access to services (e. g. ICT, means of transport)
Workshop of several days in 2001 to sensitize volunteers from seniors cooperatives to the issue of loneliness