Discussion on the rising impoverishment among senior citizens in Saarland
On September 17, 2025, the focus will shift to the growing issue of elderly poverty in Germany as the Saarland Poverty Conference (SAK) hosts an event titled "The Forgotten Generation" at Salon Rosa, Futterstraße 17-19, Saarbrücken.
This event aims to shed light on the living realities of elderly people in Germany, a country where approximately 5.7 million seniors are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The discussion will bring together individuals from various backgrounds, including policymakers, social activists, economists, and representatives from senior advocacy groups.
The event will commence with a "come together" at 5:40 PM, followed by the discussion at 6:00 PM. Michael Leinenbach, chairman of the SAK, will be the moderator of the event.
The SAK will use current figures from the Federal Statistical Office and the poverty report of Parität in the discussion. Participants in the discussion include Patricia Delu from Mehrgenerationenhaus Homburg (AWO Saarland), Holger Simon, the Managing Director of Verein für Sozialpsychiatrie, Christine Steimer, a member of KAB / Momentum, and Gaby, the Senior Commissioner of DBSH - Saar. Steffi Durst from OSSE Saarlouis (Caritasverband Saar Hochwald) will also be present.
The event is a joint collaboration between the Saarland Poverty Conference (SAK) e.V., the German Professional Association for Social Work (DBSH) e.V. State Association Saarland, the Association of Professionals in Social Work (VPSA) e.V., and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Saarland.
The growing issue of elderly poverty in Germany is a complex one, rooted in challenges such as a strained pension system, an aging population, and declining worker-to-pensioner ratios. The discussion at "The Forgotten Generation" event is expected to delve into these systemic issues, exploring potential reforms and support systems for seniors facing financial hardships.
For those interested in attending, more information about the event can be found on the SAK's official website or by contacting local Saarbrücken cultural or social institutions.
- As the Saarland Poverty Conference (SAK) gathers at Salon Rosa on September 17, 2025, the focus will extend beyond elderly poverty to encompass health-and-wellness implications, considering the significant number of seniors at risk of poverty and the impact on their wellbeing.
- In the pursuit of improving the socio-economic status of the elderly in Germany, the "The Forgotten Generation" event will delve into the intersection of science, economics, and social welfare, aiming to devise strategies for mitigating the effects of aging and poverty on the health of senior citizens.
