The 'Route Gezond' campaign has launched in Haarlem and surrounding municipalities to help residents aged 65 and older remain independent for longer. The program offers free exercise groups, health courses, and fall prevention training to improve strength and balance among seniors.
Claudia Kemps shares her experience as a mother of three prematurely born sons to highlight the long-term emotional impact on parents. A new national study confirms that many parents of premature infants struggle with severe stress, underscoring a need for better support in the Netherlands.
Twelve pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help find animals such as Coco, Goofy, and Braam.
Ranger Joeri Uilenreef encourages residents to transform their backyards into dune gardens to support local biodiversity and insects. Inspired by the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland, residents like Jessica van Doorn have successfully integrated native plants and green roofs to create sustainable natural spaces.
While medical care for premature babies in the Netherlands is excellent, new research indicates that many parents continue to struggle with severe, long-term stress. The findings highlight that the emotional trauma experienced by parents often persists for years after the intensive care period concludes.
The organization Stichting Ontspulknul is helping elderly residents in Vijfhuizen clear their homes of excess belongings by picking up unwanted items for donation or disposal. This initiative, supported by the Haarlemmermeer municipality, aims to promote sustainability and prevent illegal dumping while offering assistance to those unable to transport heavy goods themselves.
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