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Demand for intensive elderly care in Haarlem to grow by 190 people by 2030

Projections from the RIVM suggest that the number of residents in Haarlem requiring intensive, round-the-clock elderly care will grow by 190 people by 2030. This rising demand is largely attributed to government policies promoting independent living and a growing population of residents aged 85 and older.

Research from the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment indicates a rising demand for intensive elderly care in Haarlem. While 1,160 residents required 24-hour care for conditions like dementia or severe physical disabilities in 2024, that figure is projected to reach 1,350 by 2030. Although this growth rate is relatively slower than in other municipalities, the overall national trend shows a significant increase in the need for long-term care services.

Experts suggest that the rising demand is driven by government policies encouraging seniors to live independently for as long as possible, often leading them to seek professional assistance only when their care needs become acute. Additionally, the number of individuals reaching the age of 85 continues to climb steadily. Projections from ABF Research suggest that households in Haarlem containing at least one person aged 85 or older are expected to rise from 2,520 last year to 4,680 by the year 2040.

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