Advice on old age & care
How do I stay fit in my old age? Where can I get help if I fall ill, and what can I do to prevent loneliness? Our “Old age & care” advice service answers all your questions about growing older.
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The advantages for you
- Personal advice on ways to ease the burden, Spitex services, planning ahead, advance healthcare directives, exercise and psychological support.
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We provide you with information about financial support and ways to ease the burden.
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We help you navigate the healthcare system.
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For persons insured with CSS, the first consultation with a Health Coach is free of charge.
- Do you provide care to someone close to you? Advice for family caregivers has tips on how to balance that support with your everyday life.
How advice on old age & care works
You discuss your current situation with the Health Coach and identify any needs. Whether you have questions about removing some of the burden, care at home, planning ahead or getting exercise – you and your Health Coach will look for answers and solutions together. The offer is also available to family members.
The Health Coaches are here to help
Are you interested in a consultation with a CSS Health Coach? Then go ahead and book your appointment online.
Frequently asked questions
No. The CSS Health Coaches answer your health-related questions. The information they provide is generally applicable and doesn't include an assessment of your own health situation. It is therefore no substitute for a personal consultation, examination or diagnosis by a recognised doctor. Depending on the situation, this information can be a useful addition to the dialogue between doctor and patient.
For persons insured with CSS, the first consultation is free of charge. There may be a charge for any further sessions.
The first session generally lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. Further steps will then be discussed.
No. CSS Health Coaches don't issue commitments to provide cover, except for health offers and second opinions.
In Switzerland, only one in five people has an advance healthcare directive or ‘living will’. However, it can be a great relief to everyone involved in a worst-case scenario to know that a person’s wishes have been set down in writing.
Our partner Palliativ.ch, the Swiss association for palliative medicine, care and support, is a competent point of contact if you need help filling out the living will or would simply like a template.
