Care Circle Is Advancing: 'Not Everyone Has Family, but They Do Have Neighbors'

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"People always say: ask us if you need anything, we'll help you," says Ans van Gestel (86). "But I find it difficult to actually ask for help." Yet, the Hilvarenbeek resident has dared to do so more often since she joined a precautionary circle. "It removes a barrier," she says. "Of course, a neighbor is happy to take me to the hospital, but you don't always want to ask the same person. I'm happy to pay a mileage allowance to whoever helps me." …