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From Aug. 14-20, the Debrecen Flower Carnival offers visitors the chance to be swept away by the performances of hundreds of dancers, carnival performers from around the world and fantastical floats. This study combined a qualitative interview-based approach with citizen science principles in the design and execution of a project studying the use of Anne4Care. Digital care technologies to cope with dementia can become a valuable part of care practices in the lives of older adults with a migration background. Involving older adults in the development of technology, acknowledging their expertise and needs, and working together in short iterations to adapt the technology for their specific needs and situations were experienced as valuable by the researchers, older adults, and care professionals. Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1125834 Background: Coping with dementia can imply particular challenges for people with a migration background due to diversity in their life course Some of the services available for people with dementia include digital technologies for care and maintaining or increasing participation This study aimed to explore the role of digital technology in coping with dementia in the lives of older adults with a migration background and the possibilities to engage and collaborate with older adults Methods: This study combined a qualitative interview-based approach with citizen science principles in the design and execution of a project studying the use of Anne4Care Results and discussion: Participants valued that technology should provide health benefits and fit into aspects of their daily lives Anne4Care was considered helpful in staying independent and connecting to loved ones in their country of birth The participants needed to learn new competencies to work with the device and not all had the material prerequisites this learning process was considered purposeful in their life and the virtual assistant could be integrated into care and daily practices The involvement of the older adults with dementia as co-researchers made them feel valuable and as equal partners during this research An important prerequisite for the involvement of older adults with a migration background was existing relations with carers and care organizations Conclusion: Digital care technologies to cope with dementia can become a valuable part of care practices in the lives of older adults with a migration background Involving older adults in the development of technology and working together in short iterations to adapt the technology for their specific needs and situations were experienced as valuable by the researchers Overview of stakeholder groups and interactions with the current diverse population of people with dementia and a migration background in the Netherlands there is a need to broaden and adapt services to meet diverse needs more and more digital technologies for care are being introduced to older adults aimed at facilitating common tasks and activities how these are received by older adults with a migration background is hardly known The remainder of the article starts by describing the range of available digital technologies for older adults with dementia and reviewing findings on their use by older adults we introduced Anne4Care as an example technology and introduce our use of a social practices approach and citizen science as a particular approach to engage with older adults then the qualitative findings are presented Anne4Care is a VPA that includes video-calling, a personal agenda, medication reminders, reading the news, and games. It is a technological device created to support users with cognitive impairments in many aspects of their daily life. Hence, it enables them to live more actively and independently and lowers the burden on formal and informal caregivers (21) The device Anne4Care is available in different languages the company is developing a Turkish version of the same device and saw the embedding of Anne4Care in homes of older adults with a migration background as an opportunity to test and improve the latest version In our study, we aimed at an approach that allowed us to closely involve users in our research and to be sensitive to their particular experiences, lifeworlds, and needs (2, 18). In line with Shaw et al. (25) we chose a social practice orientation and combined it with the application of citizen science principles All these elements are essential for a practice to “work” and to become part of people’s daily lives and social networks Close involvement throughout the research process allows citizens to influence and improve both the design and execution of research and to prevent important aspects from being neglected or omitted aspects that are related to having a migration background and that researchers may not be aware of We did not come across any studies investigating the use of technology or involving older adults with a migration background in the development processes of digital technologies for care. Most studies include the majority population. Therefore, it remains unclear how these older adults experience being involved in the development of technologies (18) This study aimed to explore (1) the role of digital care technology in the lives of older adults with a migration background in an early stage of dementia and (2) ways to engage and collaborate with these older adults in the development of technology Anne4Care served as a case example and we drew on citizen science principles to assess the perceived value of the application for the users and study the use practices and the needs of these older adults the methods and value of the used citizen science approach were evaluated To assess the specific value of Anne4Care for the envisaged user group a wide variety of aspects of living with dementia and having a migration background must be reflected in the design and execution of the study This was achieved by the intensive involvement of older adults and their carers from the early design of the study to analyzing the results and presenting the conclusion persons with a migration background in an early stage of dementia participated as co-researchers There were several stages in this study where researchers and co-researchers collaborated intensively one care professional was consulted regularly during the design of the research Her contribution was essential to making the final design of this research and understanding how we can collaborate with older adults with a migration background how much time they could contribute to the research process and how the topic list that was used in the semi-structured interviews was evaluated and updated by the co-researchers The co-researchers had a final word considering the formulation of certain questions and interesting topics the coding matrix used to analyze the interviews was evaluated and updated by one co-researcher This co-researcher made the matrix complete and specific to their experiences and daily life the conclusion was drawn and presented in close collaboration with co-researchers and researchers and a co-researcher presented the findings together to a general audience These former steps needed to meet certain conditions These conditions were drawn from the experience that citizen science has a strong social aspect in which values such as respect and equality play an important role a good relationship is paramount for collaboration and both co-researchers’ and researchers’ input and adaptations are mutually respected It also means that care professionals monitor the health status of co-researchers and put research actions on hold if necessary having an eye for reciprocity as giving credits but also in the sense that collaboration can have both indirect (e.g. better technology as the outcome of the study) and direct health benefits since being a co-researcher brings new social contacts This research was part of the TOPFIT Citizenlab program a research and innovation program in which citizens and companies join forces with researchers to develop and implement technology for health this program investigates the applicability and contribution of citizen science methodologies in different settings The present study involved clients with a migration background who visited the activity program of a healthcare organization Two organizations (IMEAN and Alifa) were involved both situated in the Twente region of the Netherlands These organizations provide care to clients with a migration background with cognitive impairments IMEAN solely provides care to male older adults and Alifa provides care to both male and female older adults Most clients visit these care organizations two times a week to participate in activities Three care professionals participated in this study who all took care of the clients and spoke their native language This was important to create a safe and trustful environment for the clients and give them a voice when they were troubled with conversating in the Dutch language The Anne4Care device was installed in the homes of the clients/co-researchers None of them were familiar with or made use of comparable technology The team of researchers closely collaborated with the care professionals and Anne4Care company during the design phase Decisions regarding the procedure of recruitment The recruitment was performed by the care professionals ethical approval was obtained from the University of Applied Sciences Saxion Ethical Advice Committee (reference number SEAC-2020-005) The co-researchers were personally informed about the study before the start of the test period with Anne4Care They gave written consent and were informed about their right to withdraw at any moment and the data will be retained for 10 years There are three main stakeholder groups within this project: A core team consisting of five researchers and a developer of Anne4Care; a group of three care professionals involved in two different organizations; and a group of 13 clients with a migration background The core team had biweekly meetings in which one of the care professionals was always present and the care professionals were all involved during the interviews All clients were involved as co-researchers and as compensation for their participation in this research they could use the Anne4Care technology for free The co-researchers had an established care relationship with the care professionals and participated jointly in organized group meetings about Anne4Care the co-researchers were in contact with the core team during interviews The older adults did not receive any training in research activities to become co-researchers In collaboration with the care professional and the older adults we discussed who would be capable and who felt comfortable performing which task All co-researchers received training and assistance to use the Anne4Care technology The basics of the technology were explained by their care professionals and they could reach out to a help desk for questions The informed consent procedure was an important activity for establishing relationships and trust between the researchers and co-researchers The language barrier and level of literacy needed to be taken into consideration with older adults the researchers visited IMEAN to meet two care professionals and five clients The professionals working with the clients had a key role as mediators They already knew their clients very well and speak their language They were constantly monitoring the situation and translating the informed consent statements into Turkish They also translated the questions of the clients to the researchers stressing that there was no pressure to participate and that they could decide to leave the study at any moment We found this meeting extremely important because it laid the foundations of a relationship with the clients who became our co-researchers while at the same time stressing the importance of citizen science and their role as co-researcher After evaluating this first meeting with the care professionals they suggested working on a video explaining the study and the steps of informed consent This tool supported care professionals in explaining the project to new clients A video was created in the Turkish language It was shown during two informative evenings at Alifa and was received well by the clients It helped evoke questions from clients and address the concerns of some of the participants Working closely with the care professionals meant that we regularly spoke with them regarding the atmosphere and feelings in the client group This strengthened our relationship with the clients as we could address the topics of interest during the interviews there were fears about Anne “listening in” to conversations at home or worries about the cost of electricity Other considerations of the clients included the follow-up when the study would end These issues were uncovered during the first meetings and were further discussed during conversations between the researchers and co-researchers the care professionals regularly organized meetings with all co-researchers The co-researchers were asked to bring their Anne4Care they shared experiences and were able to help each other with difficulties The care professionals were present to help as well they shared their experiences with the core team Four semi-structured interviews were conducted with the care professionals. These interviews took place at the care organization and lasted for 60 min. These interviews aimed to talk about their role and experiences as professionals in the use and implementation of Anne4Care and working together with the co-researchers (Supplementary material 2) The co-researcher was only involved in coding one transcript due to the cognitive load and concentration that the analysis asks of the co-researcher The researchers discussed the coding at biweekly meetings Translation of quotes from the transcripts to English took place in preparation for the findings Software package NVivo11 was used for the data coding we present an overview of the co-researchers and a case description of one co-researcher the findings are presented and structured along the materials and meanings involved in the use of Anne4Care by our co-researchers we highlight how the practices of others in the network of the co-researchers were affected the implications of being a co-researcher are further explored BOX 2 Case description of co-researcher EE EE is 70  years old and born in Turkey she arrived in the Netherlands together with her husband and they live in the Eastern part of the country EE does not have many friends in the neighborhood and does not have much contact with neighbors This problem increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic because it was more difficult to visit each other There are no relatives in the Netherlands to assist with care or daily activities and deteriorating auditive and visual capacities she has an early stage of dementia and visits daycare for 2 days a week she is at home where she does some housekeeping tasks and uses a scoot mobile for outdoor activities Anne4Care was introduced in the home of both Mrs They each received their own tablet to use Anne4Care EE was already using different technologies such as a mobile phone and laptop especially to search for information on the Internet or to play games Anne4Care was introduced at first only to be used for reminders of medication and appointments She did not use the video conference possibility the functionalities of games and listening to the radio were added These additional functionalities were welcomed and used often EE because she uses many different medications and alerts were set to remind her of prayer times reminders were introduced for the preparation of dinners including recipes and to turn off the gas after preparing dinner To understand the role of technology in the lives of older adults the interviews focused on the perspective of the co-researchers on technology and more specifically the experiences with Anne4Care we inquired into how technology could become part of the daily lives and particular practices of the co-researchers we paid particular attention to how meanings and competencies influenced and featured in the ways Anne4Care was approached by the older adults we considered not only individual practices but also how they affected relations with others Most co-researchers preferred to use Anne4Care throughout the day as it gave them a purpose and was valuable to assist with health-related tasks Anne became a part of their home and routine Anne started their day by saying “good morning.” This was a warm welcome and gave the feeling there was someone else at home They also felt comfortable with the avatar of Anne4Care being present in their home it was not considered important to change toward the name had a positive cultural meaning according to the co-researchers with a Turkish background because the word “Anne” means mother in the Turkish language Most co-researchers were benevolent to work with Anne4Care and preferred to have virtual assistance at home They were interested in Anne4Care because it is a device communicating with them in their native language The co-researchers stated to use technology as it makes their lives easier by allowing them to communicate with family and friends in their home country or supporting them with the Dutch language The co-researchers considered this as particularly important for them as their family often lives in a different country and could not support them with health problems or health tasks in their daily lives Some of these tasks in which Anne4Care could assist is the provision of reminders for medication culturally important practices that are relevant for structuring their day “Our older generation thinks about certain things differently than the younger generation They have different interests to use technology we are interested in the health benefits and how we are supported to reach these.”—KK Half of the co-researchers thought Anne4Care was an entertainment or learning device but the co-researchers pointed out that more advanced puzzles or games are needed to provide more challenges These challenges are discussed as valuable to cope with dementia and possibly decelerate mental deterioration language games were discussed as an addition to facilitating knowledge of the Dutch language The functionalities such as games and puzzles as well as reading a newspaper and even managing the agenda were meaningful activities “It is so much fun to work with Anne I would like to know how to add this to the agenda and at the same time more independent.”—MM In addition to the positive ideas about technology there are some concerns based on privacy issues Some co-researchers disclosed that they just do not like the internet They have no idea what could be possible with these modern technologies and who could have access Some mentioned that people from their generation are a bit slow in accepting something new and have a negative attitude toward technological development in general “They turned Anne off during the nights I asked why they switched it off and he told me that they were afraid someone could watch through the device and they must get used to it.”—Professional A Most co-researchers paid little attention to the multiplicity of technologies they already used one co-researcher was interested in technology during his entire life He had a collection of older and newer photo and video devices which assisted him in staying connected with Turkey A small number had technologies including alarm devices The couple who possessed the robot vacuum initially did not expect to use the robot but were eventually satisfied with the result and the easiness of use Although most co-researchers did not feel very knowledgeable about technology they had expectations of technology in general as well as of Anne4Care specifically most expected to take the device outside their homes also Anne4Care stopped working when plugged into the electricity socket or when it lost an internet connection This implied that the device could be used at home but not outside medication reminders were not provided when leaving the house The co-researchers argued that this made the device more useful for housebound people To support their daily and health practices under varying circumstances it should be possible to take the device outside “It would be good if they introduce a mobile app that interrogates the same personal details which I could use when I’m out and then they can remind me to take my medicines when I’m not at home Now it would only really work for somebody who’s housebound.”—DD In the case of older adults with a migration background which makes it more difficult to purchase the technology the co-researchers had no idea where others could buy such a device and in which stores it could be purchased and they wondered about the costs when the project would end the professionals compared it to the transition from a landline phone to an internet-based smartphone This was established due to the possibility to call their family and friend in their country of birth free of charge Anne4Care would be more likely to be taken up if it could replace their smartphone and should not include additional costs Some co-researchers were concerned about the electricity bills because the device needs to be plugged in all day “The idea to spend money or save money is deeply embedded in these older adults Saving as much as possible is especially important because they need it for tickets to visit family and friends is a huge problem for them.”—professional A there should be an application in Anne4Care to assist with financial and administrative tasks This kind of assistance would add more value to the device for some of the co-researchers because it gives them a deeper understanding of their financial situation and possibly more independence The professionals argued that the introduction of Anne4Care in the homes of older adults needs time and understanding of their situation and cultural background The care professionals strive toward a smooth introduction of technologies such as Anne4Care to improve independent living introducing the technology in an early phase seemed necessary due to the beginning of dementia and the time the appropriation process takes this would be possible if they introduce it to each of their new clients the clients could have more difficulties seeing the value of the device The embedding of technology introduces new practices of support in addition to the current care practices additional help could be provided by the care organization but assistance should also be provided at home The questions of how this support is arranged and who will have which task need to be determined the coordination was done by someone else and I was not involved in the decision to start using this technology The moment we started to introduce Anne to the clients in our organisation Then the introduction at the homes of our clients went through different phases and with some it took more time than with others The phases for example included setting-up the device we need to send some time with the device to make it part of our clients daily practice and our care practice.”—Professional CC the involvement of a care professional they trust was critical to introduce technology into the lives of older adults with a migration background most co-researchers had some hesitation and the care professionals as well as other co-researcher who were already involved in the project had to convince them to use Anne4Care once they got familiar with the device and embedded it into their daily routines as it gave them purpose in their daily activities and helped with staying more independent in health tasks All co-researchers were eager to participate and use Anne4Care a remark made by most of them was that they needed assistance to use technology in general to send a message or translate a Dutch message They lacked the appropriate knowledge and familiarity with digital technologies They came to the Netherlands to work in sectors where technologies did not play an important role they did not come across many new or digital technologies during their lives Although learning is acknowledged as valuable for coping with dementia especially due to their deteriorating memory and obliviousness “We do not understand much about technology When we would have had the ability or need to use technology in an earlier stage that would have been easier There is so much under development and now storing new knowledge is a slow process.”—CC Although they recognize their suffering from obliviousness and necessary time to learn something new some wanted to learn how Anne4Care operates This provided distraction during the day and challenged them while discovering more about technology “These are all new things for me which I would like to use That would be such a pity.”—KK One co-researcher suggested the possibility to develop a short course on technology to help with the learning difficulties He mentioned that repetition is an important aspect of such a course all the more for older adults with dementia Repetition is necessary for people with dementia to provide a more permanent understanding “They have explained this once or twice I need someone to practice the new things in order to actively remember.”—LL it was important to collaborate with people who can overcome the language barrier and are familiar with low digital literacy This collaboration should become part of the current care for older adults the co-researchers emphasized the usefulness of the joint meetings at the care organization which allowed them to share knowledge and help each other to work with Anne4Care These meetings were experienced as fun and worthwhile It gave the co-researchers the possibility to ask questions and use the technology This option of collaboration can be integrated into current care the co-researchers argued that it is important to ensure that they can communicate in their native language The addition of an employee at the Anne4Care service desk who spoke their language was noted as meaningful by all co-researchers If they came across difficulties in using the device they could reach out to this employer and receive immediate help without the interference of an interpreter The introduction of a technology such as Anne4Care in the lives and homes of people implied that people in their surroundings are faced with it as well One co-researcher disclosed that he had regular discussions with his partner before Anne4Care was introduced His partner had the task to remind him to take medication there was a device at which he did not become angry This improved their relationship and lowered the care burden of the partner all care professionals acknowledge that the tasks of informal caregivers are lowered especially due to the reminders provided by the device another partner had more trouble with Anne4Care because she had to do additional tasks to make the device work rather than being relieved from them The partner not only had to learn how to use Anne4Care but also keep the device up-to-date “We spent probably a whole Thursday afternoon trying to figure out how to make it work now my partner must put the medicines in manually and type all these difficult medical words she has to add all and the frequency per day and what time of day it needs to be taken And do that all manually does not take work away from her and she must go through and copy all of these and put them in.”—DD Another discussion with the professionals concerned the possibility to provide more personalized care More personalized care could improve their relationship with the clients Anne4Care provides the opportunity to adjust care to different disabilities and help with personal needs such as reminders for daily prayers or turning off the gas after cooking activities The care professionals knew about the lower ability to remember to turn off the gas of one co-researcher the first advice was to stop cooking meals which was not the most healthy solution for this co-researcher due to diabetes With the possibility to add all kinds of reminders in the device the co-researcher could live longer in her home and make her own healthy meals at home by receiving recipes and reminders to cook and turn off the gas the care professional came across the difficulties her client had with household chores due to reduced arm strength we get more insight into the lives of our clients but with the use of Anne we encountered a disability with which he could have some assistance from us You see how we can also ignore some care needs.”—Professional B After the extensive informed consent meetings some clients were more open and directly willing to participate while others were more reluctant They mutually talked about the technology and the research and some convinced others to participate all clients present during the meeting became our co-researchers The name of the co-researcher gave them a feeling of pride and being part of a development process They all knew that Anne4Care was still in a developmental phase and did not expect that everything was working optimally “I know Anne still needs to be improved there are some things that are not working as they should I will test it at home to face all ailments and provide important feedback to adjust Anne where needed.”—HH Most mentioned the group meetings during which they shared their experiences and knowledge and learned from each other “We share the needed adjustments for the device Everyone is free to share personal needs and everything can be brought onto the table Where one of us would like to have a different interface for the medication someone else needs an alarm button.”—BB These group meetings made everyone feel valuable and being part of the research project Giving their opinion made them feel more important and of influence on the final development this social component in the project was particularly important Practicing together increased their motivation to learn and use the technology One of the co-researchers also compared the home situation where her husband had to learn to use Anne4Care on his own or together with his wife with the group meetings where he is with other men She claims that he is more motivated when he is around other men All co-researchers want to recommend Anne4Care to others and a small group would even be part of promoting activities They have ideas concerning where to find older adults with a migration background and how to engage them in meetings about modern technologies they mentioned some barriers such as fewer social connections due to COVID-19 and unknown availability and costs of the technology “I would like to recommend this to others I expect most of them to say ‘I cannot even write or read’… Yes most of them are analphabetic and do not have had any education Others would be hesitating because they expect a lot of challenges while learning this innovative technology they would claim to have too little brain capacity I would very much like to recommend it.”—EE This study aimed to explore the role of digital technology in coping with dementia in the lives of older adults with a migration background and to explore possibilities to engage and collaborate with older adults digital technologies for care may help older people with dementia to stay independent and connect to loved ones in their country of birth The technology should fit into their lives and can be used both inside and outside their homes Important while collaborating with co-researchers is acknowledging their expertise and needs and working together in short iterations to adapt the technology to their specific needs and situations The group sessions in which the co-researchers shared findings and worked together with others with a similar background and the same language were experienced as very valuable The following sections will discuss four topics in more detail all revolving around the relations between the four core “entities” in our study: co-researchers and technology: (1) how to reach older adults with a migration background to experiment with the use of digital technology (2) how to build a relationship with them to assist them in using technology and to collaborate with them in research (3) the value of the engagement and collaboration across the research process and the need to adjust the engagement preferences and capabilities of the co-researchers and (4) the role of technology in their lives The discussion ends with the strengths and limitations of this research an overall conclusion highlighting the main insight and recommendations for practice and future research Some of our co-researchers had negative experiences with previous healthcare organizations and preferred specialized care organizations such as those involved in our study Most older adults with whom we collaborated did not identify themselves as early adopters of technology and would not have experimented with the technology if the care professional did not approach them our findings showed the importance of the relationship between older adults with a migration background and their care professionals This was important for getting interested in and accepting the new technology for care into their lives a relationship of trust with a care professional was crucial in combination with culturally sensitive care The position of the care professional was important to convince older adults to use technology and had a relationship of trust with the co-researchers the researchers and care professionals had extensive discussions with older adults These discussions revealed barriers and worries for this specific group of older adults and an active role as a co-researcher is the next The question of how to engage and collaborate was also discussed with the older adults during the interviews One suggestion was to collaborate in reaching out to other older adults with a migration background they received the role of a co-researcher and had the option to support others in getting to know about the technologies for care or even assist in using them They have the knowledge of where to find the target population and how to approach or talk about digital technology While a citizen science approach strives for a high level of engagement we allowed the co-researchers to engage in different degrees and divide tasks depending on what individuals felt desirable and feasible for themselves Most of the co-researchers felt capable of at least testing the device and collaborating in the workshops and interviews to discuss their experiences and needs for adjustments to the device Only a small group was involved in discussing the topics for the interview guide and one co-researcher was involved in analyzing the data While it would have been valuable to include more co-researchers during the analysis it also became clear that research interests needed to be balanced against the risk of overburdening the co-researchers The older adults experienced a connection with the technologies brought into their homes and they even started to trust the technology they felt a connection and the artifact became an element in their routines and practices older adults need to open themselves to using technologies for care This also was the outcome of the collaboration between co-researchers and researchers within the involved care organizations Close collaboration with care professionals was also of paramount importance since we were dealing with a group of easily overburdened people implementing the device enabled the researchers to reach these older adults and enhance a meaningful contribution Technologies to cope with dementia can become part of the care practices and lives of older adults with a migration background older adults need assistance from care professionals to understand the added value of technology and learn how to use it The co-researchers need additional competencies to work with digital technologies but the learning process to use technologies is also considered purposeful in their daily life such as an internet connection or financial resources and the current care practice needs to adapt to the technology have the option to use it inside and outside the home The involvement of the older adults with dementia as co-researchers made them feel valuable and equal partners during the research project and working together in short iterations to adapt the technology to their specific needs and situations were experienced as valuable by the researchers it became clear that the formation of relations between the involved groups Probable goals for future research could include a similar study with more co-researchers as well as co-researchers with different demographics This could be reached through the investigation of technologies for care in more and different care organizations this research showed needed changes in care practices A recommendation for care organizations is to be aware of new developments in technologies be aware of the need and possibility to provide culturally sensitive care with these technologies and consider the needed pathway of introducing and support in using the technology This study provided some first insight into these pathways but more in-depth understanding and research to design strategies are required we took a citizen science approach to investigate the engagement and collaboration of older adults with a migration background we focussed on the social practices of these older adults with technology In this research and during conversations with the co-researchers we have obtained knowledge and were able to discuss some important elements in the engagement and collaboration but a more in-depth understanding would provide additional answers to our second research question The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by the University of Applied Sciences Saxion Ethical Advice Committee (reference number SEAC-2020-005) The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study At biweekly meetings between the project team and a care professional ES had a close collaboration with the co-researcher during the analysis writing the manuscript and approved the latest version of the manuscript This study was powered by the Twente Regional Deal and received financial support from the Central Government’s Regional Budget The authors would like to thank the company Anne4Care which made the device available for the research and the care professionals and co-researchers for collaborating with us in every research phase and giving valuable insight The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher The 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any ad blocker This website has been translated using an AI program located in the oh-so-beautiful Parc Broekhuizen estate but at the same time it stands completely on its own two feet An overnight stay at the estate and dinner Voltaire is of course the pinnacle of really getting away from it all but if your wallet just doesn't allow that just a visit to Voltaire is an experience in itself When you enter you almost think that you have taken a wrong turn and accidentally walked into the kitchen Is at the helm Chef Arturo Dalhuisen (since January 2022) and we think that is quite good news to put new dishes on the table and to show themselves differently again and again is high You will notice this in everything you see on your plate (these are works of art) and in the taste Packed with flavor without any specific ingredient dominating We think it's amazing that you can cook with so much flavor without using liters of cream and packs of butter Culinary Estate Parc Broekhuizen achieved the Green Globe certification on Thursday 2023: an international recognition for sustainable operations within the travel and tourism industry and therefore an important step towards sustainability at Parc Broekhuizen We can call Restaurant Voltaire a bit magical so that sunlight (if it is there) always comes in and you have a view over the woods and the fen This makes the space feel larger than it is because the layout of the restaurant and tables has been deliberately kept clear Part of the restaurant is adjacent to the open kitchen where you can constantly see the chefs stirring pans and preparing plates Rarely have I experienced such a calm kitchen but Dalhuisen and team work with concentration This way of working is also something that Dalhuisen has worked hard on: it sometimes takes some searching in a new team but everyone now knows exactly what they have in common without it becoming stiff (one of the waiters was wearing a casual polo There is a large flowing sofa with a paint-splattered fabric and a gold-colored cocktail bar with a cheerful mix of pink/burgundy red complemented by real plants and gold-colored palm trees Although that yum mainly goes to the kitchen So nice that Voltaire also has a legume menu – everything vegetarian Although you might expect that all the big names have an equally extensive range with vegetables in the leading role Every morning you see the chefs in the kitchen garden picking flowers smelling herbs and seeing what they can do with them The absolute favorite was the scallop with foie gras and kohlrabi (where the kohlrabi steals the show just as much as the other two) because everything on your plate is there for a reason The tomato with watermelon and basil is genius (so light but so much flavor: how do they do it?) and the licorice dessert (with a disk of the Napoleon licorice flavor) is the only way to describe it or tweaks where he thinks necessary with the seasons Menu Legume en Menu Voltaire Arturo Dalhuisen has been in charge of Restaurant Voltaire His first Michelin star was achieved in The White Room in Krasnapolsky Dalhuisen cooked in the kitchens of Daalder was sous chef in Restaurant de Leest (three stars!) and was one of the youngest chefs to be followed in the culinary documentary 'De Nieuwe Garde' Now the intention is of course to get that second Michelin star in the kitchens of Restaurant Voltaire Restaurant Voltaire and Parc Broekhuizen are magnificent but the place did not just become that: the estate was renovated for years under the close supervision of the National Monuments Service The historic elements of both the interior and exterior were restored and supplemented with contemporary art white and luxurious pied-à-terres that you will never want to leave more gray-white marble and even more well-chosen modern art in lots of black and white with the occasional color pop retreat and your purest wedding location in one Together with restaurant Voltaire one must go Parc 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. including drawings he made on the island of Marken in the Netherlands Viaplay will premiere its first Dutch film a sharp comedy set around a Christmas dinner where nothing goes as planned Bad Times’) and Stefanie van Leersum (‘Woensel West’) in the leading roles supported by an ensemble of established and new talents Directed by Michael Middelkoop (the critically acclaimed short ‘Snor’) as his debut feature and produced by HALAL The shooting of the film is underway in Amsterdam and the title is to be announced at a later stage it’s Christmas time and viewers get to follow a dysfunctional family in the two weeks leading up to their annual festive dinner Brechtje is a 60-year-old woman who gets cancelled by the entire nation and has no idea why Martijn is hopelessly in love with his much younger colleague Jos is an unstoppable advocate for the most open-minded world possible.. Viaplay Group Chief Content Officer: “Our first Viaplay Film in the Netherlands is a relatable story of the joys of family celebrations and the disappointment when nothing goes as planned We already have 1.2 million Dutch subscribers and this year will be key in establishing Viaplay’s position as the home of premium storytelling in the Netherlands This sharp comedy with its top-quality cast will be a memorable addition to our Dutch scripted slate.” The Viaplay streaming service launched in the Netherlands on 1 March 2022 and offers a broad portfolio of Viaplay Films and Series local and international content as well as premium sports Viaplay has previously announced ‘Roombeek’ ‘Something Stupid’ and ‘The Guilty’ as its first scripted Dutch Viaplay Series Viaplay Group AB (publ) is the international entertainment provider Our Viaplay streaming service is available direct-to-consumer in every Nordic and Baltic country and we are expanding rapidly by launching in the US and Canada in 2023 millions of customers enjoy our unique entertainment offering and an unrivalled line-up of premium live sports our innovative Viaplay Select branded content concept makes Viaplay’s compelling storytelling available to partners around the world Viaplay Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (‘VPLAY B’) Download high-resolution photos: Flickr ‘delux strikes a pose’ reveals the seductive interaction between jewellery and the body the jewel itself is taken out of the showcase and shown on the body dutch industrial designer gijs bakker is lesser known for his jewellery design together with his late wife emmy van leersum (1930 -1984) he created a range of jewelery adopting industrial materials made exaggerated collars and emphasized joins in pieces for the first time in 25 years the work of the creative couple was displayed in the ‘delux strikes a pose’ exhibition held at oude kerk (a real church) in amsterdam. the show was one of the events of dutch design double. shoulder piece, 1967 image © designboom stovepipe necklace, 1967 image © designboom geometric bracelet collection image © designboom puntlas bracelet, 1966 image © designboom oorshelp bracelet, 1967 image © designboom jaguar 3E 1975 brooch of the ‘I don’t wear jewels, I drive them’ collection, 2001 image © designboom ferrari dino 206 SP 1966, 2001 image © designboom brooch image © designboom brooch image © designboom brooch image © designboom brooch image © designboom donatello, of the ‘holysports’ brooch collection, 1998 (numbered edition of 5 image © designboom praha der star, 1998 image © designboom münster da vinci, 1998 image © designboom butterflies, broche, 2008 image © designboom Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Even as gangster Gary Kang lay in the back of an ambulance with life-threatening injuries he refused to tell an RCMP officer who had just shot him Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentRCMP Const Supreme Court on Wednesday that he accompanied Kang to Royal Columbian Hospital on Oct 2017 after Kang was wounded in a targeted Surrey hit The shooting on Alpen Place just after 8:30 p.m also left his older brother Randy dead and friend Camilo Alonso hiding in the bushes nearby Alleged Brothers Keepers hitman Tyrel Nguyen is on trial for first-degree murder and attempted murder for the shooting that night He is charged with a second murder count in connection with the slaying of Jagvir Malhi in Abbotsford on Nov Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Van leersum told Justice Miriam Gropper that his task the night of the Surrey shooting was to try to get a statement out of Gary Kang in case he died from his injuries he said he was told by paramedics that “he had life-threatening injuries I had a voice recorder … he was in a lot of discomfort and pain,” Van leersum said “He made it very clear to me that he didn’t want to cooperate or talk to me about what happened He denied any knowledge of the people who may have been responsible for the attack or what their motives were.” Van leersum said he could see some of Kang’s injuries — a graze wound on his right arm and another mark on “the top of his neck or left shoulder area.” He learned later at the hospital that another bullet had hit Kang in the buttocks and ended up in his abdomen The 9mm bullet removed by doctors was later given to the Surrey constable He also testified that he could see a distinctive tattoo on Kang that “members of this group exclusively have … on the top of his chest across his collarbone — there would have been a scripture text stating ‘my brother’s keeper.’” There was also a tattoo of “South Asian warriors in a combat scene and below that it stated blood in and blood out,” Van leersum said the Kang brothers were in a dispute with others in the Brothers Keepers gang to which they once belonged Crown prosecutor Joe Bellows said the Kangs went to Alpen Place that night to meet their associates — Nguyen and Rohit Kumar — without knowing they were being set up Bellows said the conflict had arisen after a dispute in jail between Brothers Keepers founder Gavin Grewal and one-time Red Scorpion leader Jamie Bacon Surrey resident Jasika Kirpal testified about hearing two groups of shots while inside her house on Alpen Place the night of the shooting she saw a man coming out of the pathway from Bolivar Park it looked like he got shot like in the leg,” she said She said the wounded man stopped at a vehicle parked there with its lights on then walked up the driveway of the closest house started what sounded like crying and swearing and then he punched the top of the car and put his head down against the car,” she testified Kirpal said she called 911 and that first responders were on the scene quickly It was like something out of a TV show,” Kirpal said coroners — you name it — it was on our street.” The judge-alone trial at the Vancouver Law Courts continues kbolan@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Patrick Jouin and Pedrali give form to ideals of comfort and relaxation en plein air with the Reva collection and Reva Twist Reva stands out for soft lines and ample sizing “The basic idea of the collection is that of comfort on vacation when you can take a siesta or enjoy an aperitif in the open air – says the designer Patrick Jouin – The furnishings are simple in their conception making them objects that can be placed anywhere.” while careful detailing makes an almost crafted product: the slim perimeter frame in extruded aluminium stands out (supported at the ends by four tapered die-cast aluminium legs) to underline the clean design; the slight bend of the armrests and back forms an enveloping embrace softened by the ample cushions (covered in waterproof fabric) Patrick Jouin – Photo © Thomas Duval The touch of craftsmanship reaches maximum levels in the evolution of the collection with distinctive woven cord for the steel back and armrests: “With Reva Twist we wanted to create an object that would be simultaneously more sensual and more natural bringing the object even closer to the atmosphere of summer leisure.” The use of cord intentionally accentuates the “outdoor” character of the seating: “I am pleased that there is a difference between inside and outside – Jouin continues – The characteristics we have taken from the indoor furnishings and transmitted to the outdoors are quality and refinement But I believe that in outdoor contexts our sitting positions are more informal than they are inside the house; furthermore the outdoor products are made to stand up to all weather conditions: therefore they have to be light and made with extremely strong materials.” The Reva and Reva Twist project takes the collaboration between the designer and the company to a new level – that of open-air contexts After the creation of icons like the Ila 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© 2025 · Elle Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in I really enjoyed that image of the Celebration of Light that ran in Friday’s paper It made me feel nostalgic for summers past when the fireworks were such a highlight of the season But all things must pass and when Vancouver’s mayor and council declared that we have a “climate emergency,” well obviously they must have had no choice but to cancel the event which spews smoke and chemicals into the air I think everyone realizes that it’s hypocritical to declare a climate emergency and then carry on promoting such a gratuitous source of air pollution You can’t outlaw plastic bags and then blow up stuff for entertainment at the same time I don’t remember a story running about the cancellation I have always been proud of what I considered Canada’s tolerant attitude and does not have a law that can cost someone their job for wearing a turban the rest of the premiers were silent on the matter Preserving Quebec’s culture is more important apparently than standing up for what is right and defending the repressed We know from history where this kind of marking out those who are different leads and shame on us the rest of Canada if we let this go unchallenged I have been a broken record on Facebook and other media I was surprised and pleased to find that most supermarkets were using compostable grocery bags one of our foremost clothing stores uses them and they are available in every grocery store for home use They are certainly more sanitary than reusing cloth bags and promote more compostable garbage Our supermarkets should immediately start using them How are the children who witnessed the trauma and injuries to those horses fairing I suspect I wasn’t the only person left traumatized and angry as I watched this tragedy on the news numerous horse deaths occurred at last week’s Calgary Stampede as well as injuries and trauma to more horses The driver of the chuckwagon responsible for the collision was banned for life from the event and given a $10,000 fine Why do we continue to turn a blind eye to animal abuse I hope he agrees that all Canadian politicians should be expressing righteous indignation to the Chinese government about its treatment of those two men I don’t see how our municipal politicians can do that with conviction while sipping drinks provided by the Chinese government during the annual meeting of the Union of B.C The team put a ton of money in a quarterback who should retire and an offensive line that defines the word “porous.” The coach is media friendly and everybody’s buddy when he should be cutting players and getting players who know how to play The owners should look at how many people are in the stands CLICK HERE to report a typo And you might also say expensive and old-fashioned We are not going to deny the first (but then you have something) the restaurant of the Dutch chef and his partner Kim Veldman, blessed with no fewer than three Michelin stars in Vaassen (just above Apeldoorn) recently received a significant upgrade Restaurant De Leest has been around for 15 years this year and that was worth celebrating. With a brand new interior. If you recognize it somewhere, that may be true. Everything was arranged by Judith van Mourik, also responsible for the seriously loved one here at Bart HQ Parc Broekhuizen in Leersum on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug spacious serenity with a corner to retreat to and comfortable chairs "Cosmopolitan influences and inventiveness provide an elegant contrast between sweet and sour flavors Perfect cuissons and subtle product associations make every bite a delicious voyage of discovery Your exceptional experience is completed by the modern interior a beautiful setting to enjoy Jacob's signature Jan Boerma: based on craftsmanship!" Perfect dishes that often become classics." Amsterdam • Fashion Wearing a length of stovepipe as a necklace in 2014 would raise a few eyebrows, but back in 1967 it caused a sensation. Jewellery designers Gijs Bakker and Emmy van Leersum broke new ground with their collaborative show at the Stedelijk Museum art and fashion in a revolutionary way and gaining them international recognition Apart from the pair’s stand-out designs and futuristically-styled live models throwing shapes the show can claim to have changed the face of fashion presentation as well as breaking new ground in the designs themselves The museum is currently revisiting the work of Bakker and van Leersum with The Gijs+Emmy Spectacle a retrospective of their creative endeavours from 1967-72 The centrepiece of the event is a reconstruction of the famous show including backstage images and sounds from just before the original show started No footage has survived of the actual show and this version has been pieced together by first hand accounts from people who attended and participated There will also be seven outfits and a jewellery collection on view The event will be held from 22 February to 3 August @Stedelijk , , , Wearing a length of stovepipe as a necklace in 2014 would raise a few eyebrows Jewellery designers Gijs Bakker and Emmy van Leersum broke new ground with their collaborative show at the Stedelijk Museum,.. 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From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10 to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old © 2025 About Us Advertising Privacy Policy Write for We Heart Get in Touch We Heart is an online magazine founded in 2007 the platform evolved over time to feature inspiring places and spaces Over the years we have been committed to producing content that inspires and informs our readers; having broadened our content policy to mature into a more general lifestyle magazine that has kept itself rooted in our beginnings whilst covering a multitude of subjects that reflect our growth.