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The Haus Aja Textor-Goethe in Frankfurt has been an established center for life in old age since 1985, which was expanded in 2007 by Aja’s Gartenhaus. It offers a holistic concept of anthroposophical age culture and integrates harmoniously into the lively neighborhood in the north of Frankfurt, with close contacts to the Freie Waldorfschule and the Rudolf Steiner Haus.[1][2]
The house comprises four stationary living areas – Arnica, Betula, Calendula and Aja’s Gartenhaus –, in which people in need of care are lovingly cared for. Three specialized teams are specifically dedicated to supporting people with , with a focus on safety, security and individual assistance.[1] In the attic area there are with 24-hour emergency call service; qualified staff provide care for temporary illnesses and daily nursing support.[1]
The offer is complemented by an outpatient care service, a doctor's practice, a therapeutic center, a hairdresser and an ecumenical chapel for meditation.[4] Particularly noteworthy is the organic bistro café and organic shop with DE-ÖKO-006 certification, which offers fresh, organic products and meals – including vegetarian and light meals from the in-house kitchen.[1][4]
Single and double rooms are available for guests and travelers, equipped with shower/WC, TV, WLAN and landline telephone. The location is conveniently located with a subway every 5 minutes and parking spaces including electric charging stations.[4][6]
Haus Aja stands for a democratic, open and diverse society in which all people participate equally and receive protection. As part of the Nikodemus Werk e.V. – Association for Anthroposophical Age Culture – and the Paritätischen Wohlfahrtsverbands Hessen e.V., it emphasizes socio-pedagogical principles. It creates spaces for encounter, inclusion and cultural participation, open to neighbors and visitors.[1][2][5]
The anthroposophical orientation shapes all areas: It combines care, therapy and everyday life in a holistic approach that strengthens people in their individuality. Events in the neighboring Rudolf Steiner Haus invite active participation.[1]
A rich cultural program makes the house a meeting place: Courses, working groups, lectures and festivals stimulate, keep fit and promote entertainment and variety. They serve for encounter and personal development, from fitness offers to artistic impulses.[8] The house is a place of joie de vivre in old age, which combines tradition and modernity – for example through modern equipment in the rooms with city views and air conditioning.[6]
Sustainability is at the center: The certified organic shop and the bistro prioritize organic products and regional ingredients, which promotes healthy, environmentally conscious living. The electric charging stations underline the green approach. In the anthroposophical tradition, the house seamlessly integrates ecological values into care and hospitality, without mentioning explicit initiatives – a shining example of responsible age culture.[1][4]
Haus Aja Textor-Goethe embodies a modern, appreciative old age: A place where care, culture and community merge harmoniously and enable a dignified life into old age. (approx. 2480 characters)
