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Saloua Berdai and Ann Claeys are proud to share their latest publication: “claeys-et-al-2025-from-knowledge-to-practice-design-implementation-and-evaluation-of-an-evidence-based-educational” Educational programmes for healthcare providers increasingly emphasise culturally sensitive care, yet clear methods for teaching cultural awareness remain limited. Research shows that simply providing knowledge on ethnicity, culture, or migration does not necessarily lead to more culturally sensitive behaviour and can sometimes […]

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Almelo brings the stories of Turkish daughters and a troubadour to life In Almelo, the Netherlands, near the German border, the rich history of the Turkish community comes to life through the exhibition ‘The Girls of the Second Generation’. This exhibition highlights the remarkable stories of the daughters of the first Turkish guest workers, who grew […]

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Our project aims to start opening up The Alzheimer Society of Finland to culturally sensitive memory work. Equally we aim to recruit and train migrant volunteers to help spread information on dementia prevention in their own communities. Here we recount two challenges in our work but also a success story. Finnish land levels rise faster […]

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From 9-11 April 2025 we gather in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, to discuss Intercultural Elderly Care in a Changing World: Workforces, Technologies and Housing. Prepare for three days – Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon – with interactive thematic sessions, field visits around Nijmegen and engaging and inspiring conversations with old and new colleagues. The annual meeting […]

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Every life story deserves a book More than a hundred life books in ten years. That number was produced in Amsterdam Nieuw-West as part of the ESAN Life Books Project. Since 2015, over-70s in this Amsterdam neighborhood have been telling their life stories. Research shows that having life stories recorded has a great impact on […]

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Haags Ontmoeten: A Growing Network for Vulnerable Seniors in The Hague Since its establishment in 2017, Haags Ontmoeten (The Hague Gatherings) has developed into a valuable link in The Hague’s social infrastructure. What began as a small initiative to connect independently living elderly residents has grown into a network of over 62 locations throughout the […]

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Housing and care facilities in the Netherlands Housing and care facilities in the Netherlands are rapidly evolving. Yvonne Witter, a social gerontologist and founder of ZorgSaamWonen, is optimistic about these developments. In an interview with Nina Conkova, she shares her vision for the future of housing and care and the opportunities it offers for older […]

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The Knowledge Center for Welfare, Housing, and Care (Kenniscentrum WWZ), together with the King Baudouin Foundation, recently organized a study day to explore how to implement inclusive care for elderly people with a migration background in nursing homes. Olivia Vanmechelen explained the concept of culturally sensitive care, highlighting that it begins with recognizing and respecting […]

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The Association of Carers in Helsinki and Vantaa-Kerava / Omaisneuvo-activity is launching a study that delves into the situation of migrant caregivers in Finland. This study, which addresses the specific needs, challenges, and accessibility of services for migrant carers, has not been conducted previously in Finland. The electronic article collection, which we hope to be […]

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Stichting Nationaal Netwerk Inclusieve Zorg, (Foundation National Network for Inclusive Care, NNIZ) Established to Promote Inclusive Healthcare The Foundation National Network for Inclusive Care (NNIZ) has officially been established, marking a significant milestone in advancing inclusivity in Dutch healthcare. Recognising inclusivity as a core value, NNIZ is committed to making the healthcare system accessible to […]

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