The sector faces major challenges, the minister is told. For example, the number of residents with dementia is increasing sharply. “In five years, the number of people with dementia has more than doubled. The end is by no means in sight,” says Bas Kindt of the residential care center in Izegem.
Still the entire week during Expedition Care other politicians, throughout Flanders. For example, Jeremie Vaneeckhout (Green) will still help on Friday with the meal distribution in Roeselare, Eva Ryde (N-VA) helps in Zonnebe, Loes Vromme goes to Zwevegem and Yves Buysse (Vlaams Belang) is putting on hands at Zorgbedrijf Meetjesland.
