Is your home a place to grow old in?

Find out whether your home is ready for the next stage in your life with the Woonwijzer. We map out your home and living environment in full and give you clear advice on your home, your physical health, your social environment and your financial wellbeing.

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Home Guide: is your home ready for the future?

Did you know that 95% of Flemish people talk to family and friends about living at home for longer? And yet only 30% of homes in Flanders today are adapted to changing needs. Getting your home ready for the future now means you can enjoy living at home for longer.

With the Home Guide, you think about the place where you want to grow old. You immediately receive advice based on your current home and living environment:

An overview of the adaptations you can make in and around your home to live there for longer as you get older
Information about the various care and other services that can lend you a hand
And examples of useful aids for a comfortable future together

The Home Guide consists of:

Find out whether your home is ready for the next stage in your life with the Home Guide.

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A questionnaire

We take a broad look at where you live. In the questionnaire, you answer questions about your home, your physical health, your social environment and your financial wellbeing.

A home analysis with tips

You receive clear advice about your living situation today. Discover the steps you can take now to prepare for staying in your own home for longer.

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Contact our social services

Not sure where to start, or do you still have questions? The staff of our social services give free advice on adapting your home and point you towards other services.

Helan helps you live independently at home for longer

Home adaptations

Count on free advice from our occupational therapists.

Mobility aids

There are smart solutions for plenty of everyday challenges.

A professional helping hand at home

An extra helping hand at home increases your independence and comfort. Even as the years go by.

Personal alarm system

Extra safety so you can stay at home for as long as possible. Because asking for help takes just one press of a button.

More health tests

Do you sit still too much? How much sugar can you eat? Do you musturbate too much as well? Take the tests and get advice and practical tips.

Musturbeer jij ook te veel?

Nee, het is niet wat je denkt. En ja, je doet het waarschijnlijk regelmatig. Musturbeer jij ook te veel? Doe hier de test en kijk je musturbatiegedrag in de ogen.

#suikerreflex: Hoeveel suiker mag je eten?

17 klontjes suiker per dag, zoveel eet de gemiddelde Belg per dag. Dat is dubbel zoveel als goed voor je is. Is jouw suikerverbruik gezond? Doe de Suikertest!

Zit jij te veel stil?

De zittest maakt je bewust van je zitgedrag en hoeveel je elke dag écht beweegt. En we zetten je meteen in beweging. Niet aarzelen. Doen!

Hoe fit in je hoofd ben jij? #schijfruimtevol

Hoe fit in je hoofd ben jij? Laat je steken vallen omdat je hoofd te vol zit? Of heb jij alles netjes onder controle? Sta even stil, doe de test en ontdek hoeveel schijfruimte jij nog over hebt.

Welk toerke past bij jou?

Frisse lucht, daglicht en beweging: er zit zoveel goeds in een half uurtje buiten bewegen. Doe de test en ontdek 3 toerkes die jou op het lijf geschreven zijn.

Welzijn begint bij jezelf graag zien

Jezelf graag zien, of mild zijn voor je lichaam én je geest, kan wonderen doen voor je welzijn. Begin er vandaag nog aan met onze tips.

Waarom vaccineren?

Over vaccins en vaccinatie doen heel wat misverstanden, vragen en twijfels de ronde. Wat weet jij over vaccins? Doe de test en kom het te weten.

Ready for the future? We are here to lend a hand.

At Helan, we have plenty of benefits that support your health. That way, you can live as independently and as well as possible.

Up to 55 euros off Helan Household Help
Up to 50 euros reimbursed for glasses or contact lenses
Up to 100 euros back per eye for eye correction
Up to 20 euros back for foot care
10% discount on the entire range at the Helan Healthcare Shop

Discover your Helan benefits

Home adaptations

Comfortable living with an optimal quality of life, thanks to free, tailored advice from our occupational therapists.

Mobility aids

The care fund pays the invoice for prescribed medical mobility aids purchased from a recognised bandagist.

Personal alarm

Extra reassurance to help you live at home for as long as possible, with the monitoring centre just one press of the button away.

Need home care?

Professional personal care, administrative support and household help for you and your loved ones. Available for a short period or long-term support.

Home nursing

Professional nursing care at home for medical support, whether you need it short term or long term.

Helan Healthcare shop

Whether you’re looking for products to help you stay healthy and fit, or a wheelchair to support your recovery, the Helan Care Shop offers high-quality medical and healthcare equipment you can rely on.