New senior app hilver”: Help for everyday life is now available on your cell phone!

New senior app hilver”: Help for everyday life is now available on your cell phone!

Digitalization is a central development of today, which is now also opening up new perspectives for seniors in Schorndorf. On October 4, 2025, the innovative app “hilver” was presented, which aims to bring together seniors and volunteers seeking help. This app is specifically intended for older people who do not have close relatives or neighbors who can help them in everyday life. An example of using the app could be asking seniors for help changing light bulbs. This not only offers practical support, but also promotes social networking, which is particularly important in times of declining mobility.

The app is funded by the community foundation and the planned launch date is set for early November. The initiative is an approach to capitalize on the interest in digital communication, which, according to a Forsa survey, is high among people over 75. However, many seniors are apprehensive about digitalization, especially when dealing with touch screens and digital files, which makes the development of such help offers all the more necessary. Digital media can help promote independence and community, especially when social contacts are decreasing.

Support from the Maltese

The Maltesers offer digital empowerment programs for seniors, confirming the need to support older people in their digital skills. Seniors can improve their skills in using technology and the Internet in special meeting points. Topics such as installing apps, sending photos and messages as well as purchasing advice for smartphones are covered. Volunteers are available to offer support in courses, group meetings or during home visits. This ensures that seniors have access to technological options that can make their everyday lives easier.

• Einige der unterstützten Themen durch die Malteser umfassen:
• Installation von Apps
• Versenden von Fotos und Nachrichten
• Kaufberatung für Smartphones
• Bedienungshilfen (z. B. Bildschirmrotation)
• Zugang zu Mediatheken

In summary, the introduction of the “hilver” app represents an important step in not only offering seniors practical help, but also actively promoting their community and usage options in the digital age. Both through the new app and through the ongoing support of organizations like the Maltesers, the aim is to create an environment in which seniors can deal with digitalization safely and confidently.

You can find more information about the new senior app in the report from ZVW and contribute to the digital empowerment of seniors Maltese.