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Aid and services for seniors

Several services provide daily aid to seniors in the City of Brussels.

The Seniors Aid Service, supported and funded by the City of Brussels, is intended to provide support via caregivers. The activities contribute to the daily well-being of seniors and persons with disabilities who live on the territory of the City of Brussels.

Different types of help are available:

  • Help with daily life (shopping, cooking, washing, housekeeping,...)
  • Administrative and budgetary support
  • Help in personal hygiene
  • Social support (counseling at the doctor,...)

How to apply?

Any senior who is disoriented or sick and living in isolation, whose spouse is mentally ill, sick, disabled or has a reduced mobility may use this service. An application must be made by telephone at 02 505 46 70 (Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm) or e-mail to info@aidefamiliale.be. A social worker will then carry out an investigation during a home visit before the application is accepted.

Rate

The aided person has to pay an hourly contribution which is calculated according to his or her income. He or she will thus have to give that information to the social worker who will make the visit.

PRACTICAL INFO

 

At the regional level, Iriscare is authorized to assist seniors (home care, retirement homes, care and reception centres, short-term stays, assisted-living apartments, housing, elder abuse,...):

External siteIriscare - citizens (in French)

Allowance for assistance to the elderly (APA-THAB)

The allowance for assistance to the elderly (APA-THAB) can be granted to people aged 65 and older who live in Brussels, have a low income and are faced with additional costs due to reduced self-reliance. Iriscare is responsible for granting this allowance in Brussels:

External siteAPA-THAB for people in Brussels 

Accolage seeks solutions to loneliness and social isolation of elderly and vulnerable people by creating neighbour help networks. Help and connection between neighbours are actively encouraged and supported:

External siteAccolage

 

The City of Brussels, subject to certain conditions, makes taxi vouchers available to people with disabilities and seniors:

External siteTaxi vouchers

An External siteAlzheimer Café is a non-medical meeting place where the emphasis is on conviviality. People come together to ask practical questions about everyday life with Alzheimer's and chat informally.

Where to find an Alzheimer Café in the City of Brussels?

Brussels Europe

  • Where? Maison de Quartier Ambiorix (Square Ambiorix 4 - 1000 Brussels)
  • When? Every 2nd Friday of the month, from 2 pm to 4 pm (excluding school holidays and public holidays). Registration required.
  • Contact?
    • Centre IDEM: 02 510 61 88 (registration required)
    • Maison de Quartier Ambiorix: 0490 47 89 54 and 02 209 28 00

Laeken

  • Where? Maison de Quartier Rotonde (Place Saint-Lambert - 1020 Brussels)
  • When? 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 pm to 4 pm (excluding school holidays and public holidays)
  • Contact?
    • Centre IDEM: 02 510 61 88 (registration required)
    • Maison de Quartier Rotonde: 0490 477 287 and 02 435 16 99