Logeerhuis in Laak helps residents recover after surgery
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In The Hague, Netherlands, Margreet de Jonge and a group of volunteers, including two doctors, realized a long-held dream in 2024 by opening Logeerhuis in Laak, a temporary housing facility for people needing to recover after medical procedures.
Since 2017, they envisioned a place where people could regain strength outside of a hospital setting, particularly those who live alone and lack support from family.
Staedion, a housing corporation, provided two apartments within a new building, Wenckebach, to serve as the Logeerhuis, complete with a shared living room and kitchen. Guests stay for two to three weeks, paying a small daily fee. De Jonge, who underwent hip surgery herself, explained that modern, short hospital stays leave many elderly patients needing more time to recover safely.
The Logeerhuis provides a loving environment, meals, and companionship to prevent falls and readmissions to the hospital, a solution that is also less expensive than continued hospital care. The facility also supports caregivers by offering respite. One woman was able to join her family on vacation while her mother temporarily resided at the Logeerhuis. De Jonge recently lost her husband and shared that she now understands the sacrifices made by caregivers and is embracing her newfound independence.
People interested in learning more about Logeerhuis in Laak can visit their website or contact them by email.
