Patients in Belgium do laundry to aid recovery and relieve caregivers
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Revalidatiecampus Herk-de-Stad, part of Jessa Ziekenhuis in Belgium, opened De Wasbar where patients can wash their own clothes.
The new laundry facility aims to give patients a chance to practice everyday tasks as part of their rehabilitation. Staff created De Wasbar because long-term patients placed a burden on family members who regularly washed their clothes. Patients can use the two washing machines and two dryers for two euros per load with help from volunteers.
The campus intends the space to be a comfortable meeting place where patients can connect with others facing similar challenges and participate in creative activities. Jacqueline Top, a social worker and project coordinator, developed the idea for De Wasbar 20 years ago, hoping it would help patients regain independence and contribute to their home lives.
