Special care · Older people

Care for older people: comfortably at home for as long as possible

Older people are living independently for longer and longer, even as they become more vulnerable. We support this with proactive care, our own practice nurse for older people and close contact with other care providers in the neighbourhood.

The GP keeps an overview

Good cooperation between care and support providers in the neighbourhood, older people themselves and informal carers is essential to identify problems in time and offer the right help. The GP keeps an overview and coordinates between informal carers, care professionals and specialists.

At home for as long as possible

We aim to help older people go on living at home for as long as possible. If that eventually is no longer possible, a care home or nursing home offers a solution. Our practice nurse for older people plays a central role in the treatment and support of vulnerable older people: she maps out care problems and takes work off the hands of both the patient and the GP.

Proactive care for older people

We consider proactive care for older people very important. In our care plan for older people we identify frailty as early as possible and take action in time, in the spirit of “prevention is better than cure”. Think of adjusting medication, starting a treatment or arranging aids and services in good time.

At a glance

Our own practice nurse for older people
Home visits if you cannot come to the practice
Elderly care physician in our team
Extensive experience in Hoppesteyn care home

Direct contact

Practice: 010 452 77 92
Mon–Fri 08.00 – 17.00

Evenings, nights and weekends:
Huisartsenpost SFG 010 466 95 73

Our care

Care for older people in our practice

Older people make up a growing share of our patients. We adapt our care accordingly.

Medicines

Do you take a lot of medicines? We regularly check whether everything is still needed and works well together.

Preventing falls

Fallen more often or afraid of falling? Together we look for causes and solutions.

Memory

Worried about forgetfulness? We take the time for assessment and support.

Chronic conditions

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease or COPD: check-ups with our practice nurses.

Informal care

We involve informal carers in the care and think along about support.

Wishes for the future

Discuss with the GP in good time what you do and do not want if you become seriously ill.

Hoppesteyn care home

Experienced in Hoppesteyn

We have extensive experience in providing care at Hoppesteyn care home. Together with the elderly care physician and the doctors training to become elderly care physicians, we look after the residents, in close cooperation with the care staff.

Are you moving into Hoppesteyn? Then you can register with us using a special form. Please attach your medication list.

Comparison

Which care suits your situation?

Depending on how you are doing, you receive care from different people in our team.

Situation	Who helps you?	What can you expect?
Living at home and fairly fit	Your GP	Consultations at the practice and check-ups for chronic conditions
Living at home and frail	GP and practice nurse for older people	Home visits, a personal care plan and coordination with district nursing and informal carers
Temporarily unable to come to the practice	Your GP	Home visit if medically necessary
Living in Hoppesteyn care home	GP and elderly care physician	Regular care in the home, in cooperation with the care staff
Urgent care outside opening hours	Huisartsenpost SFG	Call 010 466 95 73; if life is in danger, 112

Not sure what care you need? Call the doctor’s assistant; she will help you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about care for older people

Can’t find your question? Please feel free to contact us.

Can the GP come to my home?

Yes, if you cannot come to the practice because of illness or a disability. Call the practice to request a home visit. Our page about home visits explains how this works.

What does the practice nurse for older people do?

She maps out care problems, visits you at home if necessary and coordinates care with the GP, district nursing and your informal carers. In this way she takes work off the hands of both you and the GP.

What does proactive care for older people involve?

In our care plan for older people we look ahead. We try to identify frailty early and take action in time, for example by adjusting medication, starting a treatment or arranging aids and services.

I take a lot of medicines. Are they reviewed?

Yes. If you take a lot of medicines, we regularly check together with the pharmacy whether everything is still needed and works well together. Please also read our policy on medication and check-ups.

I am worried about my father’s or mother’s memory. What now?

Make an appointment, preferably together with your father or mother. The GP or practice nurse discusses the symptoms, carries out tests if necessary and looks at what help is needed.

How can I be involved as an informal carer?

With the patient’s consent, you may come along to appointments and receive information. Have this recorded in the medical records. For support for informal carers you can also contact the municipality.

Can I record my wishes about the end of life?

Yes. Discuss your wishes with the GP, for example about treatments, resuscitation or an advance directive. We record agreements in your medical records so that other care providers know them too.

I have been falling more often lately. What can I do?

Let us know. We look at possible causes, such as medicines, blood pressure, eyesight and muscle strength. A physiotherapist or a falls prevention programme often helps.

How do I register if I am moving into Hoppesteyn?

Via the special registration form for Hoppesteyn. Fill it in completely and attach your medication list; we cannot process incomplete forms.

What is an elderly care physician?

A doctor who specialises in the care of frail older people with complex problems. An elderly care physician works in our team, for older people living at home and for residents of Hoppesteyn. The GP remains your regular point of contact.

Special care

Questions or need an appointment?

Call the practice on weekdays between 8:00 and 17:00, or book an appointment yourself via Uw Zorg Online. For urgent matters outside opening hours, call the out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost).