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Crowned crane Bea mourned her partner lost on the A2 for weeks: ‘Where is my mate?’

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You can visit Cindy for coffee every day: ‘Mr. Espresso comes by every day and always sits at the long table’

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Cindy Ruitenberg operates The Harbour coffee house on the Halkade in IJmuiden, offering daily coffee and fresh homemade apple pie. The establishment has become a local gathering spot, frequently visited by regular customers like a man nicknamed "Mr. Espresso."

From empty bank accounts to court blockades: how to prevent financial ruin with dementia

From empty bank accounts to court blockades: how to prevent financial ruin with dementia

Approximately 75 percent of people with dementia in the Netherlands live at home, where financial and administrative management can become difficult as the condition progresses. Family members often face legal hurdles when trying to intervene without prior arrangements, highlighting the importance of a living will to prevent financial complications.

'Castle lord' René (79) finds his greatest love at Twickel

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Donors stop paying as invoices increasingly end up in spam: what should you do?

Donors stop paying as invoices increasingly end up in spam: what should you do?

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