Three care homes for Yle: In Pirkanmaa, too frail elderly people are sent to communal living
In Finland's Pirkanmaa region, care home leaders express concerns that elderly residents are being placed in communal living arrangements despite needing round-the-clock care due to their frail conditions.
VIDEO: elderly woman is rescued after house flooded during heavy rains in Bahia interior
An elderly woman was rescued by residents after her house flooded due to heavy rains in Varzedo, Bahia.
Grill Restaurant Owner Mikko Challenged 'Cold' Institutional Food – Seniors Got Excited
Mikko Pirhonen, an entrepreneur running the Kaffepaussi grill café in Yläne, has successfully increased his lunch sales by delivering homemade soups and meals to elderly residents.
Residents of 20 cities in Paraná caring for elderly relatives can receive up to R$ 810 from the government; see rules
Family members caring for elderly individuals in Paraná can apply for financial aid from the state government through the "Bolsa Cuidador Familiar" pilot project.
From inhalation to 'brigadeiro' with medication: Bauru Zoo shows routine care for elderly animals
The Bauru Zoo in Brazil ensures elderly animal residents receive comprehensive care, involving preventive exams and medication hidden in food for their comfort and well-being.
Five injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast
Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast have left five individuals injured, including elderly residents of Bilozerka and Kherson city.
IL reveals: Shocking information about a controversial nursing home – Elderly night alarms went unheard for over a year
A Finnish nursing home failed to respond to elderly night alarms for over a year due to inadequate registration of a new alarm system by night staff, putting residents' safety at risk.
Marcelo, the 'influencer' of a nursing home in Colmenar Viejo, depicts the 'abusive food' received on social media
Marcelo, a resident of a nursing home in Colmenar Viejo, uses social media to showcase the poor quality of food provided to the elderly residents, sparking concern from local authorities and unions.
‘People are already getting sick’: health fears grow among citizens remaining in flooded areas of Milagro
Elderly residents of Milagro express growing health concerns as they endure persistent flooding and lack adequate assistance.
Aging Society: Demographic Change Forces Freising to Act
Freising is implementing measures to address the increasing population of elderly residents, particularly those over 80, by introducing a pilot transitional care program.
VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
A significant rainstorm caused severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, impacting a nursing home where elderly residents were found floating on mattresses.
VIDEOS: RJ1 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
After a historic rainstorm in Ubá, elderly residents were found floating on mattresses as water entered a nursing home.
Purple February: Elderly Home in Sorocaba Offers Activities and Awareness about Alzheimer's
An elderly home in Sorocaba, Brazil, engages residents in activities aimed at stimulating cognitive functions in light of Alzheimer’s awareness.
Video shows elderly floating on mattresses after nursing home is flooded in Ubá
A nursing home in Ubá, Brazil was flooded due to heavy rains, forcing elderly residents to float on mattresses until rescued by neighbors.
Elderly woman drowns in São João de Meriti (RJ) and 600 are displaced after rains in the city
An 85-year-old woman drowned in São João de Meriti during heavy rainfall that displaced around 600 residents.
'I lost everything again,' laments man during storm in São João de Meriti; rain left elderly woman dead and 600 displaced in the municipality
Severe storms in São João de Meriti, Brazil, have resulted in one death and over 600 people being displaced as residents deal with the aftermath of flooding and property damage.
A fire breaks out in an elderly residence in Badajoz, resulting in around 50 people being treated
A fire at the La Granadilla elderly residence in Badajoz has led to the evacuation and treatment of around 50 individuals, including residents and police officers.
Two died in a fire in Salo
Two elderly residents died in a fire at a private home in Salo, Finland, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
Scammers from Vilnius, Klaipeda, and Siauliai have extorted nearly 50 thousand euros from residents
Lithuania's police report that scammers posing as officials have swindled various residents out of a substantial amount of money in recent days.
Residents of Liepāja help look for missing senior
Residents of Liepāja come together to search for a missing elderly woman who has been unaccounted for due to memory issues.
Scammers defrauded residents of Vilnius County out of more than 60,000 euros
Scammers impersonated utility workers and police to defraud elderly residents in Vilnius County out of significant sums of money.
Residents in Conservative Areas Show Higher Suicide Risk Due to Gender Norms
A study reveals that elderly individuals in conservative areas of Japan are significantly affected by gender norms, leading to higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts.
Six eighteen-year-olds from Palanga: "It would be great if all of Lithuania would go dig the yards for the elderly"
A group of six friends from Palanga has garnered significant attention across Lithuania for offering to shovel snow from the yards of elderly residents.
Exceptional Circumstances in Oulu – City Encourages Discussion with Children and the Elderly
Oulu is set to host a military exercise involving local defense forces, prompting city officials to advise residents to discuss potential disturbances with children and the elderly.
Exceptional conditions in Oulu - City: Talk to children and the elderly
Oulu is conducting a local defense exercise that may cause unusual traffic and noise, prompting the city to advise residents, especially children and the elderly, to be informed about the situation.
Trio Arrested Suspected of Posing as Service Providers to Steal Elderly People's Cards in Interior SP
Three individuals were arrested in Bauru, Brazil, suspected of being part of a criminal group that stole bank cards from elderly residents by posing as service providers.
The laundry house in Baltinava will soon cease operations
A local laundry facility in Baltinava, Latvia, is set to close due to declining usage and rising costs, affecting residents without access to water or laundry machines.
For four years, the neighbor's corpse lay in the apartment: 'Why should I have cared?'
Residents discovered the corpse of an 86-year-old neighbor after years of no contact, raising questions about community awareness and accountability.
Young People from Palanga Shake the Internet: Their Offer Leaves Everyone Speechless
A group of students from Palanga, Lithuania, has gained viral attention for offering free snow shoveling services to elderly residents, highlighting their community spirit.
This town lost its aged care home. Now locals have taken back the keys
Pyramid Hill residents are working to reopen their closed aged care home, which shut down in 2019, out of concern for elderly residents' wellbeing.
Scammers Continue to Rampage: Residents Lose Tens of Thousands of Euros and Gold in Just a Few Days
Scammers in Lithuania have defrauded several residents out of thousands of euros and gold by posing as officials over the phone.
The sidewalks in Vilnius are just shining – residents are even afraid to take out the trash: ‘Twisting an ankle is no joke’
Residents of Vilnius express concern over icy sidewalks that pose risks, especially for the elderly.
Over 60, expelled from Madrid and sharing a flat: 'We didn't leave, the housing prices threw us out'
Elderly residents in Spain express the struggles of affording housing in Madrid, leading some to be forced into shared living situations.
Violent man robbed elderly residents in Norrköping
A man was arrested for violently robbing elderly residents in a care facility in Norrköping, Sweden.
Four Elderly Lives Ended Prematurely in Nursing Home - Expert: Here are the Horrible Reasons
Four elderly residents have died prematurely in a nursing home, leading to an investigation due to concerns regarding elder care in Finland.
Russian-speaking phone fraudsters extorted nearly 39 thousand euros from three residents of Vilnius
Three residents of Vilnius were conned out of nearly 39,000 euros by Russian-speaking scammers posing as utility and tax officials.
Volunteers fill gaps in Kyiv’s response as Russian strikes deepen blackouts
Volunteers in Kyiv are stepping in to assist elderly residents who are struggling to access emergency resources amidst heightened blackouts caused by Russian strikes.
Fraudsters extorted more than 20 thousand euros from residents in Vilnius district
Residents in the Vilnius district fell victim to phone fraud, losing over 20,000 euros to scammers.
Elderly person called for help, but caregivers stayed in the break room - "Good luck, nothing has happened yet"
A malfunctioning nurse call system in a Hyvinkää care home led to residents being unable to summon help, raising serious safety concerns.
3 People and 50 Cats: Residents of a Japanese Island on the Verge of Extinction
The island of Oshima in Japan is experiencing severe demographic decline, with only three elderly residents remaining amidst a large population of cats.
Man attempts to sexually assault an 84-year-old woman in Oaxaca; arrested
In Oaxaca, security forces arrested a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault an 84-year-old woman, aided by local residents and community security personnel.
Fraudsters extorted more than 11.6 thousand euros from two residents
Two residents were deceived by fraudsters posing as electrical network workers and police officers, leading to the loss of over 11.6 thousand euros.
Cold in Kiev: The Elderly Warm Themselves with Water Bottles
Elderly residents in war-torn Kiev are resorting to using hot water bottles to keep warm amidst extreme cold and power outages.
Fraudsters Cleaned Out Trusting Residents' Money, A Woman from Vilnius Lost Nearly 46 Thousand Euros
A series of phone scams in Vilnius led to significant financial losses for several residents, with one woman losing about 46,000 euros.
Cold in Kiev: Elderly warm themselves with water bottles
As temperatures plummet to minus 20 degrees Celsius in war-torn Kiev, elderly residents are struggling to stay warm with hot water bottles due to a lack of electricity and heating.
A fourth court indicts former top officials of Ayuso for the deaths in nursing homes
A Madrid court has summoned several former top officials of Isabel Díaz Ayuso to answer for the deaths of elderly residents in the region during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tricksters: Pretended to be police
Four individuals have been arrested for posing as police officers and deceiving elderly residents in Western Sweden to protect their valuables against a fabricated burglary gang.
Residents of Vilnius became victims of fraud - total loss exceeds 46 thousand euros
Residents of Vilnius reported losses exceeding 46,000 euros due to fraudulent phone calls from scammers posing as government officials.
Attack by a Pack of Stray Dogs on a Woman, CCTV Video Surfaces
A pack of stray dogs attacked a woman in Lucknow, creating panic in the neighborhood as local residents express fear for children and the elderly.
Living people declared dead in Aadhaar card, villagers suffer from system's error
In a glaring example of how a technical glitch in a government portal can impact human lives, four elderly residents of Patan have been declared 'dead' in their Aadhaar cards, forcing them to navigate bureaucratic hurdles for government aid and rations over the past three months.