– 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’ interest organization KS. She continues: – At the same time, I will ensure that the state contributes to us achieving the goals of a safe and healthy old age together. In several programmes, news Brennpunkt has put the spotlight on critical conditions in Norwegian care for the elderly. – The stories that have come to light in recent weeks are examples of how care for the elderly is not good enough in all places, and that of course makes a strong impression, says Kjerkol. Employees have warned about unworthy conditions, and people have heard of elderly people not getting the help they need. Last Thursday, news reported that the next half of residents in Norwegian nursing homes are malnourished. Minister of Health and Care Ingvild Kjerkol has asked people to plan their own old age better. The Minister of Health has received criticism The stories have led to strong reactions. The well-known actress Lise Fjeldstad was upset with the health minister in an interview with news on Tuesday. – When I saw it, I was completely numb. There was a brutality in it, a contempt for humanity. It’s terrifying. What kind of society are we moving into? asked Fjeldstad. Regarding the criticism from Lise Fjeldstad, Kjerkol said on Thursday to news: – I share her commitment to better elderly care. She is an artist and uses strong emotional expressions, but I think it’s a derailment. This is not about cynicism or a lack of empathy, says the Minister of Health. – Almost all of us are in demanding relative situations. It is Norway as a community that has to resolve this major change in that we are getting older and fewer are able to solve the tasks, she adds.
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The Minister of Health says the municipalities must take action in elderly care – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
