Kuratorium Deutsche Altershilfe

The Kuratorium Deutsche Altershilfe (KDA) Wilhelmine-Lübke-Stiftung e.V. was founded in 1962 by the then Federal President Heinrich Lübke and his wife Wilhelmine Lübke. Since its founding, the KDA has been under the patronage of the current Federal President, currently Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and is appointed by him with new curators[1][3][4].

The KDA strives to create a humane society of long and self-determined living and to strengthen the appreciative coexistence of people of all ages. The organization advocates for justice in old age and ensures the social participation of older people, including digital participation. The KDA believes that aging and old age must be understood as a societal task and promotes the democratization of aging as well as the recognition of the engagement of older people[1][3][4].

The KDA develops and promotes concepts and models for elderly care, both outpatient and inpatient. It offers a wide range of services, including:

• Consultation and Service: The KDA advises and supports public and private institutions, politics, and administration at all levels.
• Qualification and Education: It offers training and practical publications to promote the qualification of various target groups.
• Projects and Initiatives: Current projects include community neighborhood development, the further development of new living forms, and the support of care and relief services within the framework of long-term care insurance[1][3][4].

The KDA has a multidisciplinary team of experts in the fields of gerontology, health and nursing sciences, psychology, social work, education, economics, architecture, and geography. This expertise enables the KDA to act as a bridge between science and practice and to implement new findings in practice[1][3][4].

The KDA sees its work as a contribution to shaping a sustainable and inclusive society. It advocates for the strengthening of social networks, civic engagement, and neighborhood assistance. Additionally, it promotes the participation and self-determination of older people and develops strategies to reduce loneliness and foster intergenerational coexistence. International impulses are integrated into the work to develop and implement innovative solutions[1][3][4].

The work of the KDA is made possible by the support of public funders, sponsors, companies, foundations, and individuals. This support ensures the independence of the organization and enables professional work[2][4].

The KDA remains an important player in the field of elderly care and continuously advocates for a humane and inclusive society in which older people are valued and can actively participate.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuratorium_Deutsche_Altershilfe
• 2 - https://www.b-b-e.de/mitglieder/verzeichnis/detail/kuratorium-deutsche-altershilfe-kda-wilhelmine-luebke-stiftung-ev/
• 3 - https://kda.de
• 4 - https://kda.de/ueber-das-kda/
• 5 - https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/Gesetze_und_Verordnungen/Stellungnahmen_WP20/PUEG/kuratorium_deutsche_altershilfe_wilhelmine-luebke-stiftung_e._v._KDA.pdf