Includer of older people
The Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older Adults works with older people by involving them and listening to their voices, while also developing evidence-based models of practice.
Discover our functions and activities
Home Repair Advisory Service
Assessment of housing repair and modification needs for older people, support in promoting necessary renovations, and assistance in applying for grants.
Senior Activities
Activities that support the wellbeing of older people in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, and nationwide training for volunteers and professionals.
Volunteering
The aim of volunteering is to enhance the wellbeing of older people and improve their quality of life.
Circle of Friends
Alleviating loneliness among older people through Circle of Friends training and group activities.
Empowering self-management group intervention
Empowering self-management group intervention provides effective support for older adults at the early stage of dementia
SeniorSurf
Expertise, networks, and diverse resources nationwide to support the digital skills of organisations, volunteers, and seniors.
Member Services
The Association’s member organisations provide housing services, care, nursing, rehabilitation, and day activities, and they also maintain rental housing for older people.
Planning for old age
The Vanheneminen.fi website provides information and tools to support planning for later life.
Vahvike Resource Bank
A resource bank for meaningful everyday life – designed for facilitators, caregivers, volunteers, and older people, as well as for use in education in the field of ageing.
Ongoing projects
Sateenkaariseniorit näkyviksi
Sateenkaariseniorit näkyviksi project strengthens the inclusion and wellbeing of older people belonging to sexual and/or gender minorities and alleviates possible experiences of loneliness and invisibility.
Ikävoimaa
The goal of the Ikävoimaa programme is to promote the psychological and social functioning of older people in vulnerable situations during life transitions
Mielekkäästi kotona
Mielekkäästi kotona project provides concrete, low-threshold support for older people living at home, helping to support and enrich their everyday lives.