Living at home longer
The sooner you make your home safe, the longer you can enjoy living in a familiar environment. Helan offers in‑home advice to help you prepare your home for a comfortable future. Discover what we can do for you.
Advice from our occupational therapists
Helan’s occupational therapists offer you free and expert advice to help you remain as independent as possible in your own home. This includes information about costs, preparing a quote, and in some cases even arranging the order of the necessary materials.
Make your home fall‑proof
Walk through your home and check what you can do in each room to make everything as safe and comfortable as possible. We offer suggestions to reduce the risk of falling and provide advice on useful aids.
Is your home a place to grow old?
Find out whether your living environment is ready for the next phase of your life with the Helan Home Guide. We map out your entire living situation and provide clear advice based on your home, physical health, social environment and financial wellbeing.
Helpful aids that make a difference
Helan Zorgwinkel is an expert in assistive tools tailored to every specific situation. Explore the range or request advice for your personal needs. We’re happy to help.
If you need a mobility aid, with or without a doctor’s prescription, our mobility specialists (orthotists) will visit you at home to provide personalised advice. We also take care of any reimbursement afterwards.
Fall prevention
One in three people over the age of 65 falls at least once a year. Many of these accidents can be prevented. Don’t hesitate to take precautions in time, so you can remain as independent as possible and keep doing the things you enjoy.
Healthy aging
Whether you can grow old in good health and full of vitality is only partly within your control. But these four rules of thumb can make a difference.
Biceps, glutes, pelvic floor: getting older affects your muscles. The good news is that you can strengthen them by exercising regularly. Think of strength training, swimming or cycling. Even a daily walk around the block makes a world of difference for your fitness.
Staying active is good for your mind, legs and overall wellbeing. It clears dark clouds, even in the case of dementia. It plays an important role in fall prevention. It reduces the risk of illness. And it can even help you manage those “oops moments” caused by incontinence.
Not naturally sporty? Team up with a friend. Exercising together is more fun and a great motivator to actually stick to your good intentions. Everything you need to know about healthy exercise can be found in our e‑book.
In some cases, staying active can be easier with a mobility aid. If you want to know which aids might be useful in your situation, our mobility specialists (orthotists) are happy to visit you at home for personalised advice. We also take care of any reimbursement afterwards.
Eating a healthy and varied diet helps keep your body as fit as possible. The food triangle is a useful guide, or get started with these bite‑sized tips:
- Eat at least 200 grams of vegetables and two pieces of fruit every day.
- Regularly include oily fish and nuts on your menu.
- Choose fibre‑rich products such as whole‑wheat pasta and brown rice.
- And remember: water first. Coffee, tea or alcohol come later, in moderation.
Want to reduce your risk of falls and fractures? Vitamin D supports healthy bones, strong muscles and better balance. Keep your vitamin D levels up with sunlight, healthy food and supplements. It helps you stay mentally and physically steady on your feet.
A healthy mind in a healthy body — that’s the goal. So challenge yourself mentally on a regular basis. Train your brain with memory games. Learn a new language or skill. And expand your social network. This keeps you sharp. An active brain also reduces the risk of dementia. That’s one less thing to worry about.
The earlier you spot a problem, the better. Listen to your body, take good care of yourself, and get regular preventive check‑ups. Your eyes, your ears, your body. That way, you can catch potential health issues in time.
“As Denise has difficulty walking, we sought advice from an occupational therapist at Helan. She wasn’t a fan of the standing coat rack in the hall. We’ve replaced that coat rack with protruding legs with a few wall-mounted coat hooks.”
“It’s only now that I realise how important good lighting is. I never used to turn on many lights, but then I couldn’t see the edges of the carpets. I’ve now had automatic lighting fitted throughout the house.”
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