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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Member of Parliament Shocked by New Attendo Information - 'The Situation is Catastrophic'

Finnish MP Arja Juvonen has expressed alarm over new information regarding care inadequacies at an elder care facility in Espoo, stressing the need for urgent audits in elderly care.

Feb 27 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament Shocked by New Attendo Scandal - "The Situation is Catastrophic"

Member of Parliament Arja Juvonen expressed her shock over the latest Attendo scandal involving neglect at a care facility for the elderly.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Patients and companions crowd the reception and corridors of HGF, in Fortaleza

Patients and their companions are overcrowding the reception and corridors of the General Hospital of Fortaleza (HGF), highlighting the challenges faced by this critical care facility amid increased demand.

Feb 26 • 23:44 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Weeks or months for significant changes in the emergency department

The article discusses the expected timeline for major changes in Iceland's emergency department facilities.

Feb 25 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ed Davey accuses care home trustee of embezzlement amid watchdog enquiry

Ed Davey has accused a care home trustee of embezzlement, triggering an inquiry by charity watchdogs into financial mismanagement at a care facility for adults with severe learning disabilities.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gpaci Hospital completes renovation two years after flood that inundated facility in Sorocaba

Gpaci Hospital in Sorocaba, Brazil, has completed its renovation two years after being flooded, enhancing its facilities for patient care and safety.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New reception in Skåne – to prevent and detect hereditary cancer in time

A new facility has opened in Malmö to provide coordinated care and support for individuals with hereditary cancer risks in Skåne.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Train ran over Jorma, 63, twice

A 63-year-old man with dementia died in Sweden after wandering away from a care facility and being hit by a train, an incident that shockingly occurred twice within a span of days.

Feb 22 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Brazilian Prosecutor Rejects Request for House Arrest for Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's prosecutor sent a rejection of Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest request to the Supreme Court, citing sufficient medical care available in the facility where he is currently held.

Feb 20 • 23:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly Person Frozen to Death in Kalajoki – Police: Here’s How the Sad Events Unfolded

An elderly resident of a care facility in Kalajoki, Finland, died from hypothermia after going missing for several hours in January.

Feb 20 • 11:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Psychologist Caring for a 90-Year-Old Mother / I Didn't Want What Happened to My Father in the Facility to Happen to My Mother, but I Understand Those Who Can't Manage at Home

This article features psychologist Mária Kopčíková discussing the challenges of caring for elderly parents at home and the lack of support provided to caregivers.

Feb 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

With Alzheimer but could wait four years

A son expresses anguish over the lengthy wait for nursing home space for his mother with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the government's inaction on the issue of care facility shortages.

Feb 18 • 18:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The number of private care facilities for seniors is increasing, but not for apartments

Poland faces a growing challenge in its long-term care system for the elderly as the population ages, with an urgent need for more care facility spaces.

Feb 18 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man charged with murder allegedly 'absconded from care' before Merrylands attack

A man charged with murder is alleged to have escaped from a mental health care facility before attacking multiple strangers in Merrylands, Sydney.

Feb 18 • 07:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man who escaped mental health care facility charged with murder over Sydney stabbings

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing incident in Merrylands, Sydney, where one person was killed and two others were critically injured.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly person disappeared from care unit - 'Not all doors can be locked'

An elderly person went missing from a care facility in Enonkoski, Finland, but was quickly found and returned, raising questions about security measures.

Feb 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

A patient expelled from a treatment center was sent to prison, where he was sexually assaulted and abandoned without care

A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.

Feb 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Begging for stronger medication,' says aunt of woman burned at carnival party in Mogi das Cruzes; victim will be transferred

The family of a woman severely burned during a carnival event in Mogi das Cruzes is calling for better medical care as she awaits transfer to a specialized facility.

Feb 16 • 10:46 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Violent man robbed elderly residents in Norrköping

A man was arrested for violently robbing elderly residents in a care facility in Norrköping, Sweden.

Feb 13 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Man died during MRI: Here’s how the shocking events unfolded – live broadcast ongoing

A middle-aged man died during an MRI scan at a private medical facility, revealing critical shortcomings in patient care.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nurses report on the cruel reality of elderly care - Laura was so disappointed that she quit: 'They were browsing Tinder in the break room'

A report highlights a tragic case of neglect in an elderly care facility in Finland, prompting investigations into multiple similar incidents.

Feb 11 • 06:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Resident defecated in bed - reprimanded by staff

A patient in a special care facility in western Sweden defecated in bed and was harshly reprimanded by a staff member, which has led to a report under Sweden's Lex Sarah law.

Feb 11 • 03:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After Knife Threat: 50-Year-Old Dies After Police Operation in Senior Home

A 50-year-old man died following a police operation at a senior living facility in Waltrop, Germany, after he reportedly threatened several individuals with a knife.

Feb 10 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Elderly person in care dies - police suspect a crime

The police in Southwest Finland are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly person at a public care facility.

Feb 10 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Elderly Person Dies in Care Facility – Police Suspects a Crime

An elderly individual died in a care facility in Vakka-Suomi, and police are investigating potential negligence related to the death.

Feb 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Personal slapped elderly people in a residence in Jönköping – the municipality acts after alarm

The Jönköping municipality has taken action following reports of abuse in a care facility, attributing issues to rapid resident relocation and staff shortages.

Feb 10 • 08:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrival of the sixth batch of returnees to Gaza through the Rafah crossing

The sixth batch of Palestinians has returned to Gaza via the Rafah crossing, with 40 individuals being transported to a medical facility for necessary care.

Feb 10 • 04:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Abused Disabled Person Leading to Death, Staff Arrested for Evidence Tampering

Three staff members of a care facility in Japan have been arrested on charges related to the death of a disabled resident, including assault leading to death and evidence tampering.

Feb 8 • 14:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Housing pension monthly average increased by 40,000 KRW starting from March membership... Available for those entering nursing facilities

Starting in March, new applicants for the housing pension will receive an average monthly increase of 40,000 KRW, and those who cannot reside in their homes due to illness or nursing facility admission can still apply for the pension.

Feb 5 • 03:07 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Havlíčkův Brod Hospital Now Provides Care After Stroke; Part of the Facility Underwent Renovation

Havlíčkův Brod Hospital has completed renovations and is now officially providing specialized care for stroke patients with an expanded neurology unit.

Jan 15 • 19:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nursing Care: Delays on the Construction Site

Residents of the Rudolf and Maria Gunst House care home in Lochham were supposed to move into a nearby newly constructed facility on January 8, but the move has been postponed to March 11 due to construction delays.

Jan 15 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

How a new skin is made in Switzerland for severely burned patients in Crans-Montana

A facility in Switzerland is producing lab-grown skin for burn victims, emphasizing their immediate care following the Crans-Montana fire.

Jan 15 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Xunta and the Prosecutor's Office endorse the psychiatric center where the Ombudsman saw multiple irregularities

The Galician government supports patient care at La Robleda psychiatric facility despite an inspection revealing malpractice and rights violations.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Beats and assaults ex-girlfriend at the elderly people's home where she works: 20-year-old man arrested on Christmas

A 20-year-old man has been arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend at the elderly care facility where she works, with evidence collected including numerous screenshots and photographs of her injuries.

Dec 27 • 15:57 UTC

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