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Do you have questions about your well-being, housing or care as you get older? Do you not know where to go for the right help and support? Would you like someone to think along with you and give you independent and expert advice? The senior advisors of Sterk Ouderenwerk in Nijmegen are experts in the field of seniors, they listen to you, understand what you need and know the way to the right help or support in Nijmegen.
What does the senior citizen advisor do?
An elderly advisor knows everything about welfare, housing, free time and regulations for elderly people in Nijmegen. This person supports and guides you, possibly together with the people around you. Together you look at what is going on and what you need. The elderly advisor can also help you to apply for care or support. In this way you will arrive at a solution that suits you!
The senior advisor works in the neighborhood and knows the possibilities, because he or she maintains good contacts with all local authorities and professionals, such as the municipality and (care) organizations. In addition, we have senior advisors with knowledge of migrant elderly. This is how we help you, and other elderly people in Nijmegen, to continue to live independently for as long as possible.
The senior advisor will gladly make time for a conversation at your home. Contact with the senior advisor can be a one-off, but can also be a support for a longer period of time. The topics that a senior advisor can advise you on include:
- practical help at home about your income and your administration, meals at home, household help, personal care or transport
- A meaningful way to spend your day and participate longer for example by appropriate neighborhood activities or day care
- safe living with advice about adjustments to your home, moving to a home suitable for life-long living or a home with care and questions about living in a nursing home
Home visit service in case of loss of partner
Are you 65 or older and have you lost your partner or housemate? Then you will be offered a home visit by an elderly advisor six months after their death. During one or more home visits, the elderly advisor will offer a listening ear and discuss with you whether you need additional emotional or practical help. If necessary, the elderly advisor will work with you to find suitable support.
Information versus help
The senior advisor is there for advice and support. Do you want to know more about the regulations, transport and practical services and are you still able to arrange your affairs yourself? Then you can Welfare visit to request.
Costs
The advice from the senior citizen advisor is free.
