City Lab Visit: Together Digital, Autonomous, and Well-Informed in Bochum

Experience Digitalization in a Comprehensible Way: An Afternoon for More Autonomy in Old Age

The City Lab Visit on October 7, 2026, addresses how digital offerings can make daily life easier for older adults and strengthen their autonomy. The event starts at 2:00 PM at WATRAUM at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 1A in the Voedestraße residential park in Bochum-Wattenscheid. Participation is free and is explicitly aimed at seniors, relatives, and those interested. The series is offered by the Smart City Innovation Unit Bochum and carried out in cooperation with the Health Campus Bochum Agency. ([bochum-smartcity.de](https://www.bochum-smartcity.de/event/stadtlabor-zu-besuch-digital-selbstbestimmt-aelter-werden/?utm_source=openai))

Why This Topic is Important for Older Adults

Digital applications are part of everyday life today. In old age, they can help facilitate access, maintain contacts, better utilize health services, and find support in daily life more quickly. This is precisely what this City Lab is about: understandable, practical, and without prior technical knowledge. The event focuses on exchange, orientation, and social participation. ([bochum-smartcity.de](https://www.bochum-smartcity.de/event/stadtlabor-zu-besuch-digital-selbstbestimmt-aelter-werden/?utm_source=openai))

What Participants Can Expect

The program includes practical examples from the areas of health, care, movement, and living. Digital applications for video calls, appointment bookings, care support, and home exercises will be presented, among others. The event is intentionally designed to be low-threshold and creates space for questions, personal experiences, and concrete tips for daily life. ([bochum-smartcity.de](https://www.bochum-smartcity.de/event/stadtlabor-zu-besuch-digital-selbstbestimmt-aelter-werden/?utm_source=openai))

The Venue: Focusing on Community and Neighborhood

WATRAUM is located in the new residential environment at Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 1A in Bochum-Wattenscheid and is described as an open, central meeting place. The residential park at the corner of Voedestraße/Friedrich-Ebert-Straße is planned to be barrier-free, with an elevator and underground parking. For older visitors, this speaks for an environment that is designed for comfort and accessibility. ([vbw-bochum.de](https://www.vbw-bochum.de/artikel/watraum-oeffnet-seine-tueren?utm_source=openai))

Accessibility, Travel, and Well-Being

The event location is situated in a well-connected district of Bochum. Bochum emphasizes the importance of an attractive public transport system and barrier-free participation in the city area. In addition, the city points out resident parking areas and parking possibilities around Friedrich-Ebert-Straße. This environment is generally suitable for senior-friendly travel by bus, train, or car. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/oepnv?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The City Lab Visit offers older adults an informative, relaxed, and practical introduction to digital topics. Those who want to understand how technology can promote safety, mobility, and independence will experience an accessible afternoon with a sense of community. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants to experience digitalization in a practical, life-related way. ([bochum-smartcity.de](https://www.bochum-smartcity.de/event/stadtlabor-zu-besuch-digital-selbstbestimmt-aelter-werden/?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• Smart City Bochum - City Lab Visit: Empowering Older Adults through Digitalization
• VBW Bochum - WATRaum Opens Its Doors
• Bochum Tourism - Imprint and Official Social Media Channels
• City of Bochum - Public Transport in Bochum
• City of Bochum - Resident Parking Permit and Parking Areas
• City of Bochum - Vital. Digital. Bochumer Senior Portal