Project: Turbo Trainer for use with old Dutch-style bike - Possible? Thoughts please

I have an elderly friend who has had hip surgery, and would like to get back on the bike. Going out on the open road probably isn't the best idea, but he is keen to try and set it up stationary, and have a go that way. Problem is, his favourite bike is this:

Is that going to work with any of the turbo trainers out there? If so, would I still need to use a special training tyre? Will the hub and wheels size fit? Etc etc.

Would it be better to build a stand for him to use with the current bike? He is pretty set on using this bike, and also, because of the hip problem, probably requires a step-through frame.

Any thoughts appreciated. Here are the two I was looking at on Wiggle:

Elite Crono Fluid Elastogel trainer

Tacx Blue Matic Folding Trainer

You can buy tacx nuts to use narrower axle wheels (<130mm) on a turbo, it's how you run track bikes on them. Pretty sure more of them you can move the resistance magnet up and down a significant amount. Maybe try it out on a friend's before purchasing....

Tacx nuts should do it if you were to buy a Tacx.

might be worth checking the axel size first, the nuts are 10mm.

Cycleops Mag is adjustable to use both road and track spacing, you just unscrew the part the skewer sits in to reduce the width

Where can one find tacx nuts?

Where can one find tacx nuts?

Just got mine ordered from Evans!

Chris, I don't know what are your diy skills but if you are interested i have an Elite turbo trainer (like this: http://images.fatbirds.co.uk/images/elite_novo_force_bicycle_turbo_trainer.jpg)
The only thing that need to be replaced is the main screw that holds the roller to the frame... I've not time and interest on fixing it (as i have another one) but if you think you can do it I'm happy to part with it...

^sorry just noticed this discussion is pretty old :)
I still need to wake up properly