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Turkish social services for the elderly

Overview

Social services in Turkey have focused on enhancing support and engagement for the elderly through both state oversight and municipal initiatives.

Provincial social services officials conducted inspections of elderly care and rehabilitation centers in Mersin and Bayburt. These visits involved meeting with residents to hear direct feedback regarding their daily lives and specific needs, as well as consulting with staff on service quality and work ethics.

Concurrently, municipalities have expanded social infrastructure for retirees. In Istanbul, the Maltepe Municipality established the ‘Emekli Dayanışma Evi’ (Retiree Solidarity House) to provide social spaces and low-cost food. In Kayseri, the Metropolitan Municipality launched several ‘Emekliler Kafeteryası’ (Retirees' Cafeteria) locations featuring libraries and social areas, alongside the YADES program, which supports low-income individuals over age 65 in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Recent municipal efforts have further emphasized community engagement and combating isolation. The Mersin Metropolitan Municipality organized a social outing for members of its Retiree Houses at Kumkuyu Public Beach, featuring swimming, music, and activities intended to encourage social participation. Additionally, in Edirne, the municipality is preparing to open the Vefa Edirne Retiree House in the Fatih neighborhood, designed to serve as a social hub for cultural activities and friendship building among retired citizens.

Entities

Salih Köse · Memduh Büyükkılıç · Mersin Metropolitan Municipality · Edirne Municipality · Vefa Edirne Retiree House

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Turkish municipalities launch social programs for retirees

    Turkish municipalities are launching new social initiatives for retirees, including beach outings in Mersin and the upcoming opening of a dedicated community center in Edirne.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Turkish municipalities expand social services for retirees

    Turkish municipalities are enhancing social welfare for retirees through affordable community cafeterias and dedicated support programs in Istanbul and Kayseri.

  3. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Turkish social services officials visit elderly care centers

    Social services officials in Mersin and Bayburt, Turkey, visited elderly care centers to meet with residents, listen to their needs, and discuss service quality with staff.

Sources

aydinses.com · cukurovagazetesi.com · haberport.com · mersinhaber.com · migrant.org · polochico.com · poolfool.com · vatandasgazetesi.com.tr

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