# Elderly care initiatives in Apeldoorn

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-initiatives-in-apeldoorn
> Updated: 2026-10-16T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In Apeldoorn, initiatives are being implemented to support the elderly population as more residents choose to live independently at home. To assist informal caregivers, the foundation Stichting Thuisgekookt launched the ‘Deel de zorg’ (Share the Care) campaign, which connects elderly residents needing meal assistance with local volunteers for weekly meals and social interaction.

Formal care options remain available through different regulatory frameworks. District nursing, covering medical and personal care, is provided under the Healthcare Insurance Act without requiring a GP referral. For non-medical household support under the Social Support Act (Wmo), residents are directed to Samen055 to coordinate specific needs.

To further support local caregivers, the organization De Kap, in collaboration with partners such as Klein Geluk and MEE Samen, is launching free activities to mark the National Day of Caregiving on November 10. These initiatives, which include theater performances and lunch buffets, aim to provide caregivers with opportunities to step away from their daily responsibilities. The municipality of Apeldoorn is providing financial support for these programs. Additionally, a meeting for directors and HR managers is scheduled for November 3 to address the challenges of balancing professional work with caregiving duties.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Apeldoorn launches free activities for local caregivers

Apeldoorn is hosting free activities in November to support local caregivers, funded by the municipality to provide respite and address the balance between work and caregiving.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apeldoorn-launches-free-activities-for-local-caregivers

### 2026-09-26: Apeldoorn promotes local tourism and urban revitalization

Apeldoorn is promoting local tourism for World Tourism Day and utilizing a new matchmaking service to fill vacant city center properties with new businesses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apeldoorn-promotes-local-tourism-and-urban-revitalization

### 2026-09-22: Apeldoorn residents utilize community and formal care to support elderly living at home

Community initiatives and formal care pathways in Apeldoorn are addressing the rising demand for elderly support and the increasing pressure on informal caregivers in the Netherlands.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apeldoorn-residents-utilize-community-and-formal-care-to-support-elderly-living-at-home

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Cite as: Elderly care initiatives in Apeldoorn. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-initiatives-in-apeldoorn