Tips for Getting Extra Help, Companionship, and More Time for Yourself
Zorgen voor een ander kan mooi en waardevol zijn, maar soms is het ook veel. Gelukkig zijn er in Oosterhout verschillende initiatieven die kunnen helpen. Oosterhout voor Elkaar: vraag en aanbod bij elkaar Bij Oosterhout voor Elkaar komen inwoners, vrijwilligers en organisaties samen. Heb je hulp nodig bij bijvoorbeeld een klusje, boodschap, vervoer of gezelschap? […]
Need help with regulatory issues or finances?
Providing informal care is valuable, but it can also be financially and practically demanding. Fortunately, there are various forms of support available that can help you gain an overview and relieve the pressure. Informal care consultations Do you have questions about arranging matters, substitute care or your personal balance? You are welcome at the informal care consultation hours.
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Reflecting on loss and grieving with support from Surplus
Attention to Grief and Loss. Surplus wants to offer support to anyone who has lost a loved one, whether a child, partner, family member or friend. Surplus Mantelzorg offers a free guide “Dealing with Grief and Loss”. Tools for everyday life - The guide is full of practical tips for coping with life after loss [...].
World Lights Day: Reflecting on loss and grieving with support from Surplus
December 8 is World Lights Day: a day of worldwide attention to grief and loss. OOSTERHOUT - Every year on the second Sunday of December, World Lights Day takes place. On this day, deceased children are remembered worldwide and mourning and loss are considered. Surplus wants to offer extra support on this day to anyone who has a [...]
Video on memory problems: ‘The heart doesn't forget!’
In the municipality of Oosterhout, some 1,700 informal caregivers are registered with Surplus. These informal caregivers are supported in various ways. Besides coaching, information and advice, caregivers can participate in workshops, courses and other activities. About having dementia, Surplus made a video with the personal stories of Wim and Anna. Research shows that in [...]
Informal care even after admission
A loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home ...and then? Admission is a drastic change for someone with dementia and for family members. It is often preceded by years of intensive care. It can feel like literally handing over the care to someone else. The team Mantelzorg Geertruidenberg gets many questions about this and made a flyer [...].