Tag: Elderly
Seroquel is not approved for use among the elderly and those with dementia – still seeing a doubling – news Trøndelag
– Since many elderly people are more susceptible to side effects when using this medicine, we were surprised that the increase was so large. That’s what Marit Tveito says to…
Help from volunteers provides better elderly care in Melhus in Trøndelag – news Trøndelag
“A hundred years in your own home” is the slogan in Melhus municipality in Trøndelag. The goal is for the residents to have good days in their old age. That…
Rich municipalities do not provide better care for the elderly – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
– We see in the Municipal Index for 2022 no connection between costs and quality of municipal services. It is almost rather the opposite. That’s what advisor Rune Holbæk says.…
The pupils want to do their bit for better care for the elderly: – We must have an extra heart for them
At Ålesund secondary school, some of the young people have started student businesses. The aim is to strengthen the psychological and social health of both young and elderly people. –…
Diaper sensor for elderly with incontinence brings new everyday life – news Troms and Finnmark
– No elderly person should sleep with a wet nappy. It leads to discomfort, urinary tract infection, ulcers in the abdomen and fungus which in turn can lead to many…
The Minister of Health says the municipalities must take action in elderly care – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
– Those who do not provide good enough care for the elderly must take action, says Minister of Health and Care Ingvild Kjerkol in his annual speech to the municipalities’…
Dependent on unskilled workers in elderly care
– It is not a question. Being a nurse is a big physical and mental burden, says head nurse Herman Kranstad in Drammen municipality. Unfortunately, he is in short supply…
Oslo’s city council leader reacts to news’s revelations in elderly care in Oslo – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
Elderly care in Oslo has received strong criticism following news Brennpunkt’s revelations about 90-year-old Lilly Andreassen at Furuset, who was neither receiving adequate food nor medication, despite supervision by the…
The Minister of Health: Municipalities must take greater responsibility for care for the elderly
– I have seen the episode four times since yesterday, and I have probably reacted like most others in Norway who have seen the episode. There were bad stories, and…
Høgre demands an external investigation of care for the elderly in Oslo – Latest news – news
19 January 2023 at 12:32 Høgre demands external investigation of care for the elderly in Oslo Based on the revelations that have come to light about health centres, home services…