Dating platform for old bags and old boxes

In times of platforms and apps for dating, seniors often get a raw deal. But there are numerous singles in the Ü55 age group in particular. Around one third of seniors live alone. Reto Dürrenberger, Sarah Hiltebrand - the two owners of the Werbeanstalt agency - and Peter Hiltebrand know their way around seniors: in 2009, they founded the "Rent a Rentner" platform. Now the trio is launching "Date a Rentner". Reto Dürrenberger: "Many retirees are still active and fit and don't want to be sidelined. Life is simply too short to be alone and unhappy - even and especially in old age." In their experience with "Rent a Rentner," they had noticed that many older people are alone, for example because their partner has passed away. Some look for new acquaintances on common dating platforms, but these are not necessarily geared to older members. Co-initiator Peter Hiltebrand, for example, found his new partner that way, but, "The costs were high and my membership was renewed without my knowledge."

Those who are lonely die earlier

In 2010, a meta-study that combined 148 studies involving more than 300'000 subjects found the following : People who feel lonely and do not have stable relationships with other people die earlier on average than others. Loneliness is therefore as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even more harmful than being overweight. "Date a pensioner" is a dating platform for people Ü55. But also a leisure dating platform. "We offer security because all data is on a quality server in Switzerland," says Reto Dürrenberger. The platform is inexpensive and fair, without subscription traps. A basic subscription is free, a "premium" subscription is available from as little as 19 francs per month. The profile can be deleted at any time without cancellation. In addition Date a pensioner comprehensive services with personals, a chat and a forum.