Topaz360 Diëtetiek voor ouderen en chronisch zieken, in Leiden eo.

About Topaz360 Diëtetiek voor ouderen en chronisch zieken, in Leiden eo.

Topaz360 provides dietetic treatment at home in Leiden and the surrounding area. The dietitians advise older people, people with chronic illnesses and people recovering from illness on nutrition in relation to medical circumstances and personal preferences.

Nutrition questions

The dietitians address, among other things, nutrition questions related to illness, recovery and symptoms that affect eating or drinking.

• Malnutrition and unwanted weight loss
• Overweight
• Wounds that are slow to heal
• Chewing or swallowing problems
• Kidney failure
• Stomach, intestinal or liver problems
• Stroke and acquired brain injury
• Dementia and Parkinson's disease
• COPD
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• MS
• Cancer-related conditions
• Tube feeding
• Nutrition advice after illness or surgery

Treatment

Treatment may include explanations, practical nutrition advice, coaching and support with fitting the advice into daily life. Informal carers may be involved with the client's consent; if needed, nutritional supplements or tube feeding can be started.

• Explanation of nutrition and health complaints
• Practical nutrition advice
• Support with eating and lifestyle patterns
• Coordination with informal carers
• Dietary products or tube feeding
• Aftercare following discharge from hospital, rehabilitation centre or nursing home

Reimbursement and appointments

Dietetic care is covered by the basic health insurance for up to three treatment hours per year; supplementary insurance may cover more hours. No referral is needed to make an appointment with a dietitian, although health insurers may set conditions.