Social support for elderly (retired) citizens is expressed in their involvement in the cultural life of the society, adjoining physical culture and sports, as well as exciting and volunteer activities.
For that, Active Longevity Centers were opened in the country.
How and where the retired can spend their leisure time and what options are available for them in the “Active Longevity Centers”?
The main objective of the “Active Longevity Center” is the building and development of motivation of the elderly to extend their active lifestyle, as well as organization of free time and cultural leisure for the elderly.
The activities of the "Center for Active Longevity" in Astana are aimed at the formation and development of motivation of elderly citizens to prolong an active lifestyle, organize free time and cultural leisure for elderly citizens. In the Center (in six district departments), veterans can actively attend the following wellness sections for free: rehabilitation gymnastics, Nordic walking, gyms, yoga, Aikune gymnastics, table tennis, volleyball, Qigong breathing exercises and health dances.
Wellness services teach the elderly to take care of their health and a culture of active longevity.
The Center has organized classes, sections in 24 different areas, gyms, classrooms, computer classes, halls for vocal and creative skills, a cinema hall and assembly halls, cultural events (poetry evenings, book presentations, and others) are regularly held. State and English language courses, psychological group trainings and individual consultations with a psychologist are actively taking place. Computer literacy training courses, an emotional relaxation room (sensory room), and a physiological relaxation room have been organized, which arouse great interest among the recipients of the Center's services. Relaxation is provided by the selected music and video sequence, which allow you to relieve tension and fatigue.
The Center also hosts lectures on security, legal and financial literacy for veterans, aimed at protecting their savings from fraud.
The Center has more than 25 interest clubs: "Atadan balaga amanat", "Intellectual Games", "Super Velo star", "Silver Volunteers", "Reading and Poetry Club", "Silver Volunteer", "Choral singing, vocals", "Dombrovy orchestra", "Speaking club", "Table tennis", "Carpet weaving", "Urshyk uyiru", "Social media training", "Karaoke", "Showing and demonstrating age models", "Volleyball", "Guitar playing courses", "Dombra Learning Club", etc.
The Municipal State Institution “Center for Active Longevity of Almaty” has been operating since 2022 and is located at 46a Maulenov Street.
The Center’s activities are aimed at assisting elderly people in maintaining their health, creating a favorable environment, and improving the quality of life for the older generation. Qualified specialists and instructors provide the following social services: social and health services, social and psychological support, social and educational services, social and cultural activities, social and labor support, social and legal assistance, social and leisure activities, and social and household services.
Due to the high demand for social services for people of retirement age in Almaty, three branches of the City Center have been opened since February 2024:
– 1 branch in the Medeu district (24 Tole bi Street),
– 2 branches in the Bostandyk district (597 Seifullin Avenue, Baluan Sholak Sports Complex, 44 Abay Avenue).
In addition, 13 Centers operate under the district akimats of Almaty on the basis of non-governmental organizations through the mechanism of state social contracting.
Addresses of Longevity Centers in Almaty city:
The centers opening hours are from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. To register at the Longevity Centers, those wishing to do so must have a residence permit in Almaty and have an identity card or pension card with them.
The Center of active longevity in Astana:
The centers are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To register at the Longevity Center, those wishing to do so must have a residence permit in Astana and bring an identity card, a pensioner's certificate.
A List of the documents required is as follows: