information for relatives of young patients with brain hemorrhage or infarction

A stroke has a major impact on all members of the family. Here you will find information and useful links for organizations that can provide help or information in various areas. read more

information for relatives of young patients with brain hemorrhage or infarction

A stroke has a major impact on all members of the family.
Of course, the hospital is responsible for the care of those who have suffered a stroke. Outside of the hospital, the municipality is responsible for the health and wellbeing of the family.
Here you will find information and useful links for organizations that can provide help or information in various areas.
 
In general, the website www.naasteninbeeld.nl provides information about all aspects that you, as a partner or loved one, may have to deal with when your partner or loved one is affected by a stroke.


  • If you are being treated by a medical specialist, you may be referred to medical social work services for specialized psychosocial support during the hospitalization. If necessary, this can be transferred to a social worker from the municipality or a medical social worker from the receiving institution.

    ABI professionals are outpatient counselors with expertise in assisting people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and their loved ones. They are funded by the municipality under the Dutch social support act (WMO).
    You can contact them yourself. They also provide guidance regarding funding via the WMO. In addition to ABI professionals, there are other organizations which provide outpatient support. Have a look in the zorgzoeker (carer search) under the heading NAH organisaties (ABI organizations).


Informal care support

You can contact various agencies for support in caring for someone who has had a stroke. read more

Informal care support

You can contact various agencies for support in caring for someone who has had a stroke.

Recent is door Expertisecentrum Hersenletsel Limburg onderzoek gedaan naar zorgbehoeften na hersenletsel (alle leeftijden). Hier zijn onder andere tips verzameld van en voor partners van mensen met hersenletsel. Deze zijn te downloaden op onderstaande website: