Breathing space: workshop series from acceptance to self-care
Caring for a loved one is often done with love, but the strain can be great. You are ready, arrange appointments, support the other person, keep the household running and in the meantime try to give your own life meaning. In addition, informal care is often accompanied by a feeling of sadness, the loss of what once was - also called [...].
Here's how to sleep better tonight...five tips! Mindfulness
A question that has come up in past Mindfulness Workshops has been “How can I sleep better?” Here are some tips that may be helpful to you. Pre-sleep: No screens right before bed (TV, Ipad, cell phone); both because of the blue light that inhibits melatonin production (which is needed to go [...]
Buddy wanted: informal care from Surplus
Do you have memory problems, mental or physical complaints? Are you looking for structure, a sounding board or an enjoyable day? Doing things together and looking ahead? Surplus Buddy Aid is there for people who, for various reasons, can use support with the challenges of everyday life. Think of people with a chronic condition, such as Niet Aangeboren Hersen Injeld or [...]
Experience what it's like to have dementia, and volunteer to help others understand it
“I would so love to look inside the head of my partner, parent,” to better understand what is going on in the mind of someone with dementia. Experiencing gives understanding, and understanding is an important basis for effective coping. That's why we partnered with Into D'mentia to launch a project where, in addition to the [...]
Meeting place in the Locks: relaxing and active together.
At Activity Center de Slotjes there is a cozy meeting place where people with memory problems and their loved ones can find each other for an enjoyable day. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning there is an open walk-in from 10 a.m. to noon, where everyone is welcome; whether you yourself are dealing with memory problems, or have a partner [...]
Informal care campaign: ‘Throw open your cloak, make your care(s) visible’
The week of informal care is from November 10 to 15. We pay extra attention to all informal caregivers who are ready for another person every day. Besides all kinds of activities, Surplus is launching the campaign ‘Throw open your mantle, make your care(s) visible. Many caregivers do not call themselves caregivers They simply care, out of [...]
For his or her safety ... or for your reassurance?
As a caregiver, you care with love and commitment, with your loved one's well-being always in mind. And, of course, with the desire that he or she be safe. So sometimes you take measures you think, “better this, than something happens.” A bed rail up. A door locked. A GPS tracker in the coat pocket. [...]
Informal care from A to Z: 3 inspiring workshops for you
Caring for someone else is something you do with love. You run from appointment to appointment, try to keep everything running and wonder: how long can I keep this up? That is why we have Mantelzorg van A tot Z. Three low-threshold workshops in which you are central. No therapy, but practical tools and recognizable conversations. Together we discover how [...]
What do you leave behind on the Internet? Five tips to get a better handle on this
By now, almost everyone in the Netherlands has a life online in addition to their “ordinary life.” Some quite literally, because they work online for example, others at most because they have a Facebook account. But regardless of whether you can be found on the Internet much or little, we all leave a trace there. But what happens to our [...]
When are you a caregiver?
During the period of informal care appreciation, we receive questions about “what exactly is informal care” and “when am I or am I not a informal caregiver?” Therefore, we would like to explain a bit more about informal care. Informal care is the (unpaid) care you provide based on personal relationship with a loved one, think of a partner, parent or child, or [...]
September news
Autumn has begun and at Mantelzorg Oosterhout we are not sitting still! September was all about inspiration, cooperation and preparation for great activities in October. We like to share what has happened and what is on the planning. 🎒 Inspiration Case at Inspiration Day Surplus At the Inspiration Day of Surplus our colleagues were [...]
Regulation: What is a PGB? When do I apply for it?
Do you care for someone long-term or do you need care yourself? Then you may be able to use a personal budget (PGB). With a PGB you control who helps you, when and how. This gives freedom, but also requires some preparation. What is a PGB? A PGB is an amount of money with which you buy care yourself. You [...]
