Impact partners

Alzheimer Nederland funds research into dementia. Alzheimer Nederland also provides support and advice at national and regional level, represents the interests of people with dementia and their loved ones, and works towards a dementia-friendly society.

Movisie is the leading think tank for a coherent approach to social issues. Such as: how can people with dementia continue to live at home for longer?

The Pharos Centre of Expertise helps to reduce significant health inequalities. This includes, amongst others, older people with dementia and those from migrant backgrounds, as well as their carers.

Vilans is the specialist organisation for long-term care and support, including care for people with dementia.

Health Holland funds public-private research. It also brings together research organisations, businesses and other stakeholders to share knowledge, resources and innovations, ensuring they are brought to market smoothly.

Health-RI promotes data-driven research, policy and innovation to improve the health of citizens and patients. Health-RI supports researchers, collaborates at national and international level, and works towards establishing a national health data infrastructure.

The MBO Raad is the trade association for schools in secondary vocational education and adult education. Among other things, it represents its members in the areas of knowledge-sharing and the implementation of educational innovations – including on the topic of dementia.

In academic workshops focusing on elderly care (such as those grouped under SANO), research, practice, policy and education work closely together. One of the aims is to translate findings into practice. This also takes place through academic workshops in other care sectors.

Uitgeverij Boom Mbo develops teaching materials for vocational education, in collaboration with teachers, students and the professional sector. Boom Mbo aims to contribute to the wider dissemination and application of knowledge about dementia within vocational education.

BSL Media & Learning provides reliable specialist information for professionals in the Dutch healthcare sector, via digital and print media as well as conferences. Through its specialist publication *DementieVisie*, it reaches healthcare professionals who wish to improve dementia care.

Consortium BO provides teaching materials, accredited examinations and training courses for professionals in vocational education, including healthcare and social care programmes.

Within Amsterdam UMC, GERION provides the training programme for specialists in geriatric medicine, as well as specialist training programmes such as that for dementia case managers. GERION also provides postgraduate training for healthcare professionals with degrees from universities or universities of applied sciences.

The Kennisnetwerk D-ZEP aims to optimise the quality of life for people with dementia and very severe challenging behaviour (D-ZEP). Among other things, the Kennisnetwerk aims to make all relevant knowledge, expertise and skills accessible to professionals and carers, to bring them together, and to help them apply this knowledge.

The Knowledge Centre for Young Onset Dementia (KCYOD) is committed to providing high-quality care and support for young people with dementia (and their loved ones). The KCYOD is also involved in research and in translating knowledge into practical care information.

Odensehuizen provide support, share knowledge, challenge misconceptions about dementia, and help people with dementia to continue playing a meaningful role.

The Nederlands Geheugenpoli Netwerk optimises care in Dutch memory clinics. It also enables memory clinic professionals to learn and share knowledge and experiences.

At PRODEM, a platform for higher professional education, 24 professors at universities of applied sciences work together on an interdisciplinary basis to make the greatest possible contribution to a good quality of life for people living with dementia. PRODEM is actively committed to fostering strong links between research, education and practice.

Prove2Move offers educational institutions examinations for (among other things) courses in Health and Social Care, as well as training for assessors and a knowledge test bank.

Stichting JAIN aims to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia and/or memory problems and their loved ones worldwide, with the help of artificial intelligence and smart applications.

The Trimbos Institute is an independent, scientific research institute specialising in mental health, alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Among other things, the institute works to improve the care and quality of life of people with dementia and their loved ones.

The professional association for nurses and care workers in the Netherlands (V&VN) is committed to ensuring that nurses, care workers and nursing specialists can practise their profession to the highest standard and with pride. V&VN makes this possible through, amongst other things, training.

There are five Alzheimer’s Centres in the Netherlands. These centres bring together research, treatment and support. They were established to promote high-quality scientific research into dementia and the practical application of the findings.

Companies or other private partners can make investments that are unfeasible for public organisations but are nonetheless important. They can also contribute market-oriented ideas to your research.

Consultancy firm Catalyze understands the ‘innovation ecosystem’ and can guide you through it.

The Expertise Centre Dementia & Technology develops technology for and in collaboration with (the loved ones of) people with dementia. It also shares knowledge on how to do this in a broadly interdisciplinary way.

Municipal Health Services (GGDs) protect, monitor and promote the health of the people living in the Netherlands. Together with local authorities, the GGDs play an important role in the prevention of and raising awareness about dementia.

Healthcare organisations play a crucial role in applying scientific knowledge in practice. Dementia care is provided through home care and care homes, GPs and health centres, (university) hospitals, Alzheimer’s centres and other specialist medical centres, mental health services and social work.

Hezelburcht Consultancy helps you find funding for your research, project or consortium.

Local authorities are the main point of contact for WMO aids and services for people with dementia who live at home. Local authorities are key stakeholders if you wish to introduce medical aids or support and improve well-being.

The Nederlands Implementatie Collectief (NIC) is working to strengthen implementation capacity and infrastructure. The aim is to ensure that proven interventions and innovations are embedded more quickly and effectively in practice, and ultimately…

Stichting Het Nivel is the Dutch knowledge organisation for research into healthcare, including care for people with dementia.

Regionale Ontwikkelingsmaatschappijen (ROM’en) zijn niet-winstgevende organisaties. Een ROM kan helpen als je je onderzoekszaken wilt doorontwikkelen tot een marktproduct, maar je hebt de benodigde investeringen niet.

The organisation analyses healthcare costs, including those relating to dementia care, and translates these into insights for health insurers, healthcare providers, public authorities and academic bodies.