Home care for seniors in Belgium: growing needs in 2026
Home care for seniors has become a major social policy issue in Belgium. In 2026, over 2.3 million people are aged 65+. The service voucher system provides affordable domestic help. The APA (Allocation for Elderly Assistance) offers monthly financial support for seniors with reduced autonomy.

Types of home care services in Belgium
Services include family helpers for daily tasks, home nurses for medical care, physiotherapists for rehabilitation, occupational therapists for home adaptation, meals on wheels and 24/7 teleassistance. See our senior home assistance guide.

Organising home care for a senior in Belgium
Organising home care requires assessing needs, consulting the GP, and contacting coordination centres (CCSSD in Wallonia, OCMW in Flanders). INAMI nursing care packages and tax deductions lighten costs. For stimulating activities, see our seniors activities guide.



Financial rights and aid for senior home care in Belgium
Belgian seniors benefit from financial aid: APA allowance, chronic care packages, Flemish autonomy insurance, subsidised service vouchers with tax deductions up to 30%, and mutual health fund interventions for technical aids. For safety, see our fall prevention tips.

