From October 26 to 30, the focus is on the Week of the Young Caregiver. This week aims to draw extra attention to and generate more recognition for young people who take on caregiving roles. Often, these young people do not realize they are caregivers themselves, as their responsibilities seem so self-evident.
Young caregivers take on extra burdens, worry more frequently, and sometimes miss the necessary care and attention for themselves. The initiative seeks to make these young caregivers visible, as they are more numerous than one might think.
The municipality of Lanaken provides a caregiver allowance. More information on this is available on the municipality's website.
