Elderly Helpline – The Needs of Seniors in Romania During the First Half of 2025
Requests for Useful Information Remain Constant, While Interest in Digital and Social Involvement Increases
In the first six months of this year, the free social hotline Telefonul Vârstnicului – 0800 460 001, operated since 2015 by the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation, registered 5,464 calls from across the country. Among these, 1,182 callers – seniors and their relatives – reached out for the first time, and 54% of elderly respondents reported living alone.
This service continues to serve as a vital resource for Romanian seniors over the age of 65, providing information, social counseling, support, and guidance for a var...