Bornova Municipality Elderly Home Care Service

This service is provided within the borders of Bornova for citizens aged 60 and over. It delivers the necessary social and healthcare services in their home environment and aims to strengthen their social and psychological well-being. Within the framework of social municipalism, the service also seeks to actively involve family members in the care of the elderly and keep them informed about the process.

The aim of this service is to increase the quality of life for elderly individuals, support them in leading a healthy life, encourage participation in social activities, and ensure they take an active role in both physical and social spaces. It also helps the elderly maintain their health and make their aging process more meaningful, providing valuable support to our society’s aging population.

Bornova Municipality established the Healthy Aging Center in 2019 as part of a joint project with İZKA to support the independence of elderly citizens, improve existing health conditions, and help sustain their well-being. Although activities were paused due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the center was reestablished in April 2024, integrated into the new health-focused projects of our Mayor.

The center offers physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, activities that support healthy living and social participation, arts and crafts workshops, a hobby garden, cinema screenings, reading days, word games, quizzes, and age-appropriate exercise programs.

Through the “Köyde İz” (A Trace in the Village) Project, the municipality provides preventive health services during the first week of each month to residents of remote villages in Bornova. These include dental screening and education, home healthcare (medical check-ups and wound care), barber and bathing services, physical therapy, and on-site interventions by healthcare professionals.

Age-Friendly Activities in Bornova are summarized under the following categories:

Home Care Services

• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Blood Sugar Testing
• Bathing Services
• Home Visits for the Elderly

“Köyde İz” Project

• Health Promoting Municipality (SAGEB) Project

Barber and Shaving Services

• Sports Activities
• Music Activities
• Health Services

Patient Transfers

Dental Services

• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Özgül Gündüz Public Health Center