
Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
Tenant Dorothea Straube-Koberstein bakes a cake with Christoph Remmlinger, a personal care assistant, at a shared apartment for seniors in Potsdam, Germany.

Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
Martha Hütter, a resident at the shared apartment in Potsdam, hangs out the washing. Residents suffer from dementia, but everyone is encouraged to contribute to the household chores.

Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
For residents Lydia Stehwin and Hans-Georg Neumann, keeping up with current affairs is part of the daily routine at the shared apartment in Potsdam.

Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
Residents Hans-Georg Neumann and Margot Henke on a field trip to an asparagus farm near Potsdam.

Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
Resident Lydia Stehwin and personal care assistant Anica Szücs enjoy each other's company.

Growing old gracefully: Seniors in Germany —
Caregiver Thomas Ganschow and resident Egon Hanss peel asparagus for dinner.