Wellbeing for the elderly
Activities that promote wellbeing support your comprehensive wellbeing, strengthen your functional capacity and provide tools for independent living. Such activities are organised by wellbeing services counties, municipalities and cities as well as private-sector organisations.Useful links
We have gathered information for you about various services that can be helpful as you age. You can also use the search engine to find events in your area and services provided by municipalities, cities, private operators and organisations.Search for wellbeing services
Use the search engine to look for local wellbeing services, events, company or activities that suit you.
Services provided by Kela
Call Kela: Kela customer service numbers(external link)
Kela’s guides and brochures in English
The English versions of Kela’s benefit guides are written in plain English that is easy to understand. The brochures contain the most important information about Kela's benefits, but not all the details. The printed brochures are available at Kela's service points. Explore Kela’s guides and brochures in English(external link).
Explore benefits and assistance to pensioners by Kela.(external link) The website provides information on medical and medicine expenses, Kela taxi and social assistance.
Rehabilitation and adaptation training courses provided by Kela(external link) help clients and their families to adjust to the changes brought about by an illness or a disability. The rehabilitation course provides support and rehabilitation to help clients recover from their condition. During the course, the clients receive information about their diagnosis and get peer support and help with how to manage in daily life.
You may be entitled to multidisciplinary individual rehabilitation provided by Kela(external link) if you are suffering from an illness with a broad range of symptoms that cause you a variety of disabling problems.
MyKanta
MyKanta is a nationwide online service where you can view your health data 24/7: log in to the service(external link).
Tax credit for household expenses
The tax credit for household expenses reduces the amount of tax to pay. You can claim it if you buy work in your home, such as cleaning, renovation or computer installations. You can also claim the credit for work done at a holiday property that you own.
Learn more about the tax credit for household expenses(external link).