Heart pilot Veronika fulfilled her helicopter dream!

A resident in Lassing fulfilled her heart's desire: a helicopter flight over the Ennstal on June 13, 2025.
A resident in Lassing fulfilled her heart's desire: a helicopter flight over the Ennstal on June 13, 2025. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Heart pilot Veronika fulfilled her helicopter dream!

The retirement homes are often not only places in living, but also centers for activities that enrich the life of their residents. This once again demonstrated the senior citizens in Lassing, where the 83-year-old Veronika Schrögnauer fulfilled her heart's desire and flew with a helicopter. The joy about it was tangible when the facility under the direction of Lukas Babic organized the exciting flight. At the airfield in Niederöblarn, the helicopter from Sky Heli Service took off at 2 p.m. and offered the participants a breathtaking view of the landscape around the Grimming and the Ennstal. Before departure, everyone was able to prepare for the upcoming flight in a short moment of reflection and the prayer that was spoken gave the experience a special touch. After his return, Veronika raved that it was "just wonderful". This campaign was not only recognized as a beautiful gesture, but also emphasized as important for observing the wishes of older people. My district reports that ...

in the senior citizens of Lassing, which specializes in the individual needs of its residents, such experiences play a major role. The facility offers seven living areas in which people with dementia changes in particular also find a home. The mental well -being of the residents is promoted: special programs and therapies inside. In 2024, the Seniorenhoamat was awarded the Hospiz Styria seal of approval, which rewarded the commitment and competence in the care of people in the last phase of life. Under the direction of Karin Schwaighofer BSCN, MSC, the facility stands for a sensitive and respectful support of the residents: inside and their families. The Nursing Association Liezen reports that ...

well -being in old age: a central topic

The attitude to life and the well -being of older people are of crucial importance. Important factors such as a positive attitude to life, close social relationships and regular movement promote the quality of life. Studies show that health problems and loneliness can significantly affect well -being in old age. Nevertheless, it is the subjective feeling of satisfaction that counts. In the senior citizens, various activities, such as helicopter tours, social interaction and the range of hobbies and lifelong learning, are contributed to increasing self -esteem and mental flexibility. Golden Seniors informs that ...

Even small changes in everyday life can have a major impact on the quality of life of older people. The senior citizens of Lassing shows that even in old age, dreams and wishes can be fulfilled, which not only gives the residents: not only joy inside, but also increases their psychological well -being enormously. The employees in the facility have a good hand when it comes to recognizing and fulfilling individual demands. Such commitment is that life makes life worth living in old age and ensures that the residents: not only exist inside, but can also actively participate in life.

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OrtNiederöblarn, Österreich
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