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Anticipate your ageing

How prepared are you for old age? test

As you get older, your housing needs may change and it is good to consider different housing options early enough. A safe and functional home supports living at home and enables you to live independently as you age.

The earlier you review the functionality and safety of your home, the more time you have to make the necessary changes.

Is your home age and memory friendly – checklist

Help for living at home

It is possible to get renovation advice for minor home modifications and accessibility planning. Free repair advice is available from the Federation of the Elderly through this link

You can find information on the services offered by different companies to older people in their homes through the Service Finder on Offeromo. Servicomo is a non-profit cooperative owned by companies and municipalities. You can search and compare services such as cleaning services, home-delivered meals and shopping assistance.

Some organisations in the area also offer services to support older people living at home, such as homework clubs or sports clubs. You can find the organisations operating in the Siilinjärvi area via the list of organisations.

Grants

People over 65 years of age can apply to the Housing Financing and Development Agency (ARA) for a repair grant, which is awarded if certain conditions are met for the repair of a detached house or apartment building.

Housing companies can receive accessibility and lift grants from the Housing Financing and Development Agency (ARA) for removing obstacles to mobility, such as automating external doors or installing lifts.

In some cases, you may also be eligible for financial assistance under the Social Welfare Act for minor alterations, if they are necessary for you to survive at home. For more information on modifications under the Social Welfare Act, please visit the website of the North Savo Welfare Region.