In the Netherlands, help is available for people who are growing older. This is called elderly care. It can be provided at home or in a nursing home.
Most people want to stay in their own homes as they grow older. The Dutch government helps them do this by providing care and support at home.
There are certain arrangements that exist for people who provide care for an elderly family member or friend. This is called informal care. To find out more, contact your municipality or visit Rijksoverheid.nl.
Elderly people who are no longer able to live independently and need permanent round-the-clock care can move into a nursing home. A nursing home provides more healthcare services. It also provides daytime activities, which residents can do alone or with other residents.
A medical indication is required for moving into a nursing home. In other words, official permission must be obtained in order to live in a nursing home. This permission comes from CIZ (Centrum Indicatiestelling Zorg). A GP or a client support worker can help with applications for a medical indication. Once a medical indication has been issued, a nursing home can be chosen.
Many nursing homes have waiting lists. If the chosen nursing home has space, an interview will take place. Arrangements will be made that cover matters such as healthcare and preferences in the area of food and activities. A representative might also arrange certain things, such as money matters. A person who lives in a nursing home also pays a personal contribution. More information can be found on Rijksoverheid.nl.
Yes. You can get help with elderly care at home, and this care is reimbursed. You can get this help through your municipality (for care that comes under the Social Suport Act (WMO)), the health insurer (district nursing), or the care administration office if CIZ has issued an indication (for long-term care). In some cases, a personal contribution is payable each month. Ask your municipality for more information.
Admission to a nursing home is possible if someone is no longer able to live alone and needs round-the-clock care. An indication issued by CIZ is required for this.
Informal care is care provided by family, friends and/or neighbours, such as help with cooking, cleaning or visiting the doctor. The municipality can provide additional support in this area.
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