De Medemens

De Medemens is a care organization based in Antwerp, Belgium, supporting people with care needs through services for older adults and children. Its work is guided by dialogue, connection, openness and recognition, with an emphasis on working alongside the people receiving care and their families. The organization’s elderly-care offer includes permanent and short-term stays, assisted living, a local service centre, a day-care centre and a specialist living group. Its childcare services focus on children’s development and respond to their individual needs, including through play and open-ended materials.

De Medemens also provides information about its locations, care services and organizational approach, and shares news, annual reports and podcasts. Its teams include care professionals, educators and support staff, with opportunities for employees, students and volunteers to contribute. The organization describes collaboration between local teams and central expertise as an important part of improving care quality, while respecting the character of each home. Through its range of services and community-oriented approach, De Medemens aims to foster meaningful relationships and attentive care.