Moving into a nursing home is a drastic change for people with dementia and for family members. It is often preceded by years of intensive care. It can feel like literally handing over care to someone else.

Am I still a caregiver?
Even if a loved one lives and is cared for in an assisted living facility or nursing home, as a family member you remain involved. For example, in making decisions, but also by visiting or providing practical help such as doing the laundry. After all, no one is closer to a father, mother, partner, brother or sister. The roles often change, though. With admission, some informal caregivers experience that, with the elimination of 24-hour care, they have more space to be family again as well.

We are here for you!
For questions about care and assistance for a loved one, you will be given a point of contact after admission. This is often called the care coordinator or primary caregiver (EVV). If a loved one in the
nursing home have a very difficult time? Or is it difficult to understand and be supportive of a loved one's experience or behavior? Please indicate this. Some nursing homes have a social worker or psychologist who can also provide support. In addition, even after moving a loved one, you can contact Surplus Mantelzorg Moerdijk. They are happy to be of support with questions such as:
- How do I balance myself after years of care?
- How do I process the loss I am experiencing?
- How do I make questions negotiable?
- How do I connect with other family caregivers?
- Do I qualify for informal care appreciation?