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Read the latest news on informal care in Etten-Leur here.

Looking for balance and resilience?

  Vilans' Mantelzorg Veerkrachttool is a practical online tool that supports you in finding your own balance. By asking a number of short questions

Why starting a (pre)care circle is a good idea

The pressure on family caregivers is increasing. Our country is aging, more and more elderly people feel lonely and there is a shortage of care personnel. This is precisely why

Change open walk-in Mantelzorg Etten-Leur as of March 9

Effective March 9, the hours of the open walk-in of Mantelzorg Etten-Leur at Valpoort 153 will change. Mantel care and care recipients are welcome during the open

Meet Inge, Linda, Manon and Mariëtte: team informal care support Etten-Leur

What do you do for family caregivers? “We are there for family caregivers who have questions, get stuck or just want to share their story. Sometimes one

Informal care campaign: ‘Throw open your cloak, make your care(s) visible’

Family Caregiver Week is from November 10 to 15. We pay special attention to all family caregivers who every day

DemenTalent Event

De Nobelaer in Etten-Leur was dedicated to dementia on Monday afternoon. The meeting was organized by DemenTalent: an organization dedicated to helping people with

Start of application period for gift certificates for Young Informal Caregivers

The municipality of Geertruidenberg recognizes and appreciates young family caregivers! From next September 1 through December 31, 2025, young family caregivers between the ages of twelve

Dementia and (N)u

  More and more people are dealing with dementia. As a person, partner, child, friend or neighbor. Understanding what is going on in your loved one and

Good news: installing a home for informal care becomes easier

Would you like to care for a loved one and are considering a family care home? That will soon become easier. The government is working on a new law. That

Newsletter: Caregiver, we think with you

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As a working family caregiver, do you feel guilty? You're not the only one.

Kim works as a corporate social worker and family care support worker at Surplus. In this blog, she gives practical tips and discusses the day-to-day reality of the

A guide for working family caregivers

In our hectic world, where work and home are increasingly intertwined, family caregivers face a special challenge. Balancing between work

Each to his news

Staying up to date with the latest news, interesting facts or looking for fun inspiration? 

Looking for balance and resilience?

  De Mantelzorg Veerkrachttool van Vilans is een praktische online tool die je ondersteunt bij het

Why starting a (pre)care circle is a good idea

The pressure on family caregivers is increasing. Our country is aging, more and more elderly people are feeling

Change open walk-in Mantelzorg Etten-Leur as of March 9

Per March 9, the times of the open walk-in of Mantelzorg Etten-Leur will change on

Meet Inge, Linda, Manon and Mariëtte: team informal care support Etten-Leur

What do you do for family caregivers? “We are there for family caregivers who have questions, get stuck

The impact of small moments

For Els and Hans, it's all about one thing: being there for another.

Informal care campaign: ‘Throw open your cloak, make your care(s) visible’

Family Caregiving Week is from Nov. 10 to 15.

DemenTalent Event

De Nobelaer in Etten-Leur was dedicated to dementia on Monday afternoon. The meeting was

More than a buddy: how one volunteer touched three lives

Sometimes value is in something small: a walk, a cup of tea, a good conversation.

Start of application period for gift certificates for Young Informal Caregivers

The municipality of Geertruidenberg recognizes and appreciates young family caregivers! From September 1 until

Good news: installing a home for informal care becomes easier

Would you like to care for a loved one and are considering a family care home? That is

Dementia and (N)u

  More and more people are experiencing dementia. As a person, partner, child, friend

Newsletter: Caregiver, we think with you

Click here to read the newsletter.

Zorroo

Talk about it with your doctor

Most family caregivers lovingly care for another person. But it can also be difficult

Surplus Informal Care

What exactly is dementia?

A clear explanation video by Dr. Anneke van der Plaats on what exactly

As a working family caregiver, do you feel guilty? You're not the only one.

Kim works as a corporate social worker and family care support worker at Surplus. In this blog, she gives

A guide for working family caregivers

In our hectic world, where work and home are increasingly intertwined,

What can I do for myself as a family caregiver, and what for my neighbor with cognitive problems?

Psychologist Emina of the organization Mijzo is involved in the Alzheimer's cafe. In this

Combining (home) work and family care? 3 Tips from corporate social work

Do you find it difficult to combine work and family care? Our social worker Kim

How can smart tools help you as a family caregiver?

As a family caregiver, you are there daily for your loved one. You care with love, but

Inspiration box with smart tools for family caregivers

Informal care is valuable, but it can also be tough. Caring for a loved one requires

Opening hours Support centre family care Etten-Leur

Opening hours Steunpunt mantelzorg Etten-Leur Monday 09.00-12.30 Tuesday 09.00-12.30 Wednesday 09.00-12.30 Thursday

Mantel Care Etten-Leur remains open this summer vacation

Fancy coffee/tea, need a listening ear, questions about informal care; be welcome !

Training in coping with dementia - sign up soon now!

Start new training on coping with dementia Surplus starts training Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

New test helps family caregivers in Etten-Leur: ‘How heavily burdened am I?’

On June 3, the Etten-Leur municipality launched a broad communication campaign in cooperation with Surplus.

Meeting Living Loss on June 1

Grief in family caregivers deserves attention. After all, they often experience loss over a long period of time. That is why

Mindful mantle walk

All participants in the Mindful mantle walk May 4, 2024 were enthusiastic afterwards. The

Mantel care appreciation 2024

Caregivers are of indescribable value. The municipality would like to show its appreciation for

Start of new training course on coping with dementia

The Dementia and (N)u program helps family caregivers and family members understand dementia and

Successful day of informal care

Conviviality for many Etten-Leur informal caregivers Saturday, Nov. 11, many informal caregivers enjoyed a cozy

Etten-Leur municipality appreciates informal caregivers

Apply for volunteer appreciation until August 11! The municipality of Etten-Leur appreciates all volunteer carers who

Mariëtte and Manon as guests on the program Time for Seniors

On June 8, Mariëtte Koolen and Manon van Helden were guests of the

Zorroo

Talk about it with your doctor or primary care physician (POH)

Most family caregivers lovingly care for another person. But it can also be difficult

Surplus

Informal care even after admission

A loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home ...and then? An admission is for someone

Surplus

Living safely at home for as long as possible through Home Support

Do you want to continue living independently at home for as long as possible? Sometimes this can be difficult
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