Seniors' Advisory Council of the City of Hilden

The City of Hilden's Senior Citizens' Advisory Council has played an important role in supporting ageing citizens since 1976. It is re-elected every five years, most recently on October 10, 2024.

The Seniors' Advisory Council is a politically and denominationally independent body of the city of Hilden. It supports the almost 20,000 Hilden residents over the age of 60. In its advisory role, the Seniors' Advisory Council represents the concerns of older people to the council, administration and the public.

The members take part in cross-thematic and, in some cases, supra-regional working groups in order to gain new ideas for senior citizens' policy in Hilden. They initiate events such as the dance afternoon that takes place several times a year, the carnival session for senior citizens and events on individual topics that are important for the older generation. The Senior Citizens' Advisory Council also offers regular consultation hours where all senior citizens can make suggestions and proposals and discuss them with the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council.

Important topics for the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council include the prevention of age discrimination and loneliness in old age. Overall, it is about shaping a self-determined life and social participation. The slogan "Active together" is intended to improve opportunities to continue participating in and shaping social life as people get older.