The final workshop provides space for a review of the previous events. Questions that may have arisen after the end of the event can be clarified. In addition, the participants should be given the opportunity to network with each other in order to remain in dialogue with each other after the event if desired.

In Oldenburg, 40 per cent of all people do voluntary work. Volunteering makes you happy and is a wonderful opportunity for you to continue using your skills, resources and interests. The agency :ehrensache of the city of Oldenburg provides counselling and individual placement. The selection of voluntary activities is varied and large. Regardless of whether you are involved in the areas of health, social affairs, nature, the environment, culture, sport or politics, you determine the type, effort and time commitment.

The German Pension Insurance Oldenburg (DV) provides information on: "Old-age pensions - Who? When? How (much)?" Who can claim an old-age pension? When are the requirements met? Calculation of the gross/net pension. Will I be subject to pension deductions? What flexible transition models (e.g. partial retirement) are available to me?

In the second part, the Lower Saxony Seniors' and Care Support Centre in the city of Oldenburg introduces itself. The need for care can affect any of us. Parents or close relatives are no longer able to cope with everyday life independently. What should you do if you need help and care? The Senior Citizens and Care Support Centre sees itself as a guide and helps those seeking advice to find their way through the wide range of services available in the city of Oldenburg.

In the past, it was often said: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." A proverb that was intended to convey the message: If you don't learn at a young age, you won't make up for it later. Today we know better. Even in old age, we are able to question the familiar, discover new things and continue to develop. Everyday life proves it time and again: you never stop learning!
Education accompanies us throughout our lives. It helps us to actively shape our own lives, make everyday life easier and provide new impetus. Learning strengthens independence, opens up new perspectives and promotes social contacts and social participation. Those who remain open and are prepared to engage with new topics and experiences, even in old age, can significantly improve their quality of life and promote their own health.

At this event, you can find out more about education in old age and what the university has to offer.

In times of change and the resulting changes in society, questions often arise: "How do I protect myself in everyday life? What can I do to recognise dangers?" The four-hour workshop consists of theoretical and practical parts in which the participants learn to actively utilise their awareness of danger and to move confidently and safely in public spaces. Legal issues relating to self-defence are covered as well as de-escalating communication and practical tips - with and without everyday tools - in the event of a physical attack.

Lecturer: Roland Wilke, police officer and emergency response trainer