During the general audience on May 18, Pope Francis explained that in the face of misery, we may express our wrath to God. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! The biblical text we have just heard concludes the book of Job, a pinnacle of world literature. We meet Job in this series of catechesis on … Read more
The apartment complex on Sluisweg is the same as the complex on De Vesting, but will have red facing bricks. Photo: B+O Architects The construction of 24 modern, green, social rental apartments of the Wetland Wonen housing corporation in Steenwijk is in full swing. The apartments are expected to be ready from February/March 2023. From … Read more
Atlasser Channah has been working on it for weeks: looking at trees. With diligent work she has tackled her front garden and there are now trees and plants instead of tiles. Are there buttons already attached? Why aren’t the buttons coming out yet? On the other side, the buttons are already off. Will they do … Read more
BIRTHDAY TODAY Your career should run smoothly given the involvement of Uranus, your supervisor in that sector. You are one step ahead of managers, the elderly and authorities. There are great opportunities for you, you don’t have to go on a raid yourself. People look up to you. RAM Don’t jump to conclusions too quickly. … Read more
The Oud Geleerd Jong Gedaan Foundation has been organizing interactive lectures for seniors since 2014, given by enthusiastic student teachers at various locations in the Netherlands. Enny van Arkel and Ilse Nieuwland are the proud founders and directors of the foundation. They strive for a society in which lifelong learning is the norm for everyone. … Read more
Eating more plant-based foods is healthier, according to the Nutrition Center. But if you don’t eat fish or meat or even no animal products at all, it is difficult to get enough protein. The elderly in particular can run into shortages, say researchers at Wageningen University. They are conducting research into plant-based food for the … Read more
News item | 14-09-2021 | 19:20 A specific group of patients with a severe immune disorder may be given better protection against the coronavirus with a third vaccination. This concerns patients who are being treated by a medical specialist for a specific condition or who are prescribed certain medicines. That is what the Health Council … Read more
They are all offered the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, even if they have been given a different vaccine before. The council advises to have the injection at least six months after the last dose. Anyone who has become infected after vaccination is also eligible for the booster six months after the infection. Outgoing minister Hugo … Read more
Leiden did remain regional champion soft drugs. Leiden residents felt healthier last year than in 2016. They thus followed a national trend, except that our city and region scored above average again. But how can that be: healthier, during a pandemic? What exactly went better and what didn’t? First the good news. No less than … Read more
‘Depressive feelings and suicidal thoughts in the elderly are still too often normalized. As if mental suffering were a normal part of aging,” writes Karolien Favoreel of Vief vzw. She draws attention to the mental health of the elderly who were very affected by the corona crisis. In his policy statement, Prime Minister De Croo … Read more