Linz-Land: Senior citizens' association chooses strong board team for the future!
Linz-Land: Senior citizens' association chooses strong board team for the future!
Linz, Österreich - On June 13, 2025, the 22nd Ordinary State Day of the Upper Austria Senior Citizens' Association took place in Linz. In a significant meeting, five personalities from the Linz-Land district were elected to the state board, which underlines the strong representation of this region. At the top is Josef Pühringer from Traun again, who was confirmed with an impressive 99.8 percent for a third term as a state chairman. The senior citizens' association is actively committed to the concerns of older people and has planned to represent them with courage, experience and openness.
An important point in Pühringer's speech was the demand for more participation for older people. In addition, he advocated faster procedures for the care allowance, the expansion of palliative care and for analog alternatives to digital services. However, the state parent day was overshadowed by a dark shadow: in memory of the victims of the attack in Graz, the event was kept simple, without any music or supporting program. A commemoration at the beginning, led by Abbot EM. Martin Felhofer took place to commemorate the deceased.
The new faces on the board
The new board of the Senior Citizens' Association, Josefine Richter, district chairwoman of Linz-Land, wins as a deputy state chairman. Anton Forstner from St. Marien are also new to the team in the function of travel officer, Gerald Gutmayer from Wilhering as financial inspectors and Gottfried Kneifel from Enns as a further board member. Your combination of fresh ideas and many years of experience should meet the needs of older people in Upper Austria.
The role of the older generation in health insurance is not to be neglected, because a quarter of the insured are pensioners. This shows the relevance of the topics addressed at the state parent day. It is not only a question of quality of life, but also the participation in social and political life, which is strengthened by the framework conditions such as the Federal Senior Act. These legal foundations promote the participation of older people and secure their dignity and quality of life.
care allowance and support
A central element of senior citizens' policy in Austria is the care allowance, which is awarded independently of income. It is awarded in seven levels based on the average monthly care requirement. People who have a constant care and help requirement who are expected to last at least six months are entitled. If you have any questions about the care allowance, various contact points are available, including municipalities, district administrative teams and pension insurance institutions. A appointment is recommended to avoid long waiting times.
In general, the Austrian senior and senior citizen policy pursues the goal of securing and improving the quality of life of the older people. This also includes promoting lifelong learning and improving the digital skills of the elderly. With various projects and initiatives, it is actively ensured that older people not only remain integrated in society, but can also make their own contributions to their environment. This supports intergenerationality and the dialogue between the generations, which is of great importance in our society.Ingrid Korosec, President of the Austrian Senior Citizens' Association, congratulated Pühringer on his re -election and praised his passion and commitment to the interests of the older generation. The new board has made a lot and now begins to take the necessary steps to further advance the topics mentioned and concerns.
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