Rising Care Costs Force More Berlin and Brandenburg Residents to Seek State Aid

Increasing numbers of elderly residents require financial assistance due to the widening gap between pensions and care expenses.

In 2023, Berlin saw a 6.2% increase in care home residents needing financial aid, totaling 12,175 individuals.
Brandenburg experienced a 17.7% rise in care home residents requiring aid, with 8,720 people affected.
The average pension in Brandenburg is €1,418, while care costs average €2,260, creating a substantial financial shortfall.
Factors contributing to rising care costs include increased energy and food prices, as well as higher wages for care workers.
Calls for reform in the pension and care insurance systems have intensified, with critics highlighting the burden on lower-income retirees.