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Support in the Zurzach district
Pro Senectute lists its advice office for the Zurzach district on this locations page. It provides a local starting point for older people and relatives looking for contact information and advice.
Advice and support for older people
Pro Senectute Aargau provides guidance for later life, including finances, housing and day-to-day support. Its website also brings together activities and ways to stay socially connected.
Sight-loss advice in Aarau
SICHTBAR Aarau offers free advice for blind and low-vision people and their relatives. It provides a local starting point for discussing questions about sight loss and support.
Alzheimer advice and contact
Alzheimer Schweiz is a national contact point for questions about dementia. Its advice and contact information can help people affected and their families find a starting point for support.
Find dementia services nearby
alzguide brings together dementia-related advice, groups and respite services. Its regional search helps people with dementia and those supporting them find relevant organisations.
Talk to someone confidentially
Die Dargebotene Hand offers confidential support when life feels difficult. Its contact page brings together telephone, chat and email options.
Find services near you
Infosenior is a directory of services for older people in Switzerland. Search by place and topic to explore support and activities relevant to your area.
Hearing advice and daily-life support
Pro Audito Schweiz provides independent advice and information for people with hearing loss. Its website offers routes to hearing advice and support for communication in everyday life.
Accessible Swiss rail travel
SBB provides information about accessible rail travel and assistance with boarding and leaving trains. Use its guidance to prepare a journey and find the appropriate assistance route.
Audiobooks and accessible reading
The SBS library offers audiobooks and accessible reading resources for people with print disabilities. Explore its collection and information about using the library.
Advice for blind and low-vision people
The Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired offers advice, information about assistive devices and support for everyday life. Its advice and training pages help you explore the available routes.
Find home-care services
Spitex Schweiz provides a directory of home-care organisations. Enter a town or postcode to find local services and their contact information.
Online scam and cyber-safety information
The Federal Office for Cyber Security provides official Swiss information about online risks and scams. Its website also explains how to report cyber incidents.
Spotting scams targeting older adults
Pro Senectute explains common scams affecting older people. Its practical information helps readers recognise suspicious approaches and become more aware of warning signs.
Make devices easier to use
AbilityNet’s My Computer My Way library provides step-by-step guides for making devices easier to use. Browse instructions for vision, hearing, movement and cognitive access needs.
Visual assistance via app
Be My Eyes is an app for blind and low-vision people seeking visual assistance. It connects users with volunteers and offers AI-based help with visual information.
AbilityNet digital inclusion
AbilityNet publishes information about digital inclusion for disabled and older people. Its English-language resources help you explore more accessible ways to use technology.
Age UK advice for older adults
Age UK provides information about later life, including care, money and wellbeing. Its English-language advice library is organised around practical everyday questions.
Mac: screen reading and magnification
Apple’s official Mac accessibility guidance explains tools including VoiceOver and Zoom. It helps you explore screen reading, magnification and other built-in settings.
Android: magnify the screen
Google’s official Android guidance explains screen magnification. It helps you find the settings for enlarging what appears on your phone or tablet.
RNIB: everyday living with sight loss
RNIB publishes practical English-language guides about everyday life with sight loss. Browse information that can help you explore ways of managing daily activities.
PCHO helps you find information and organisations. External providers set their own services and conditions. We do not provide individual medical, legal or social-insurance advice.