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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

EK wants to abolish home care support and remove availability consideration

The Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) proposes measures to facilitate work-related immigration to Finland due to declining birth rates and workforce availability concerns.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The secret ingredient to apply to the pothos leaves that grandmothers used

A traditional method for maintaining the appearance of pothos leaves involves using a mixture of water and vinegar.

Mar 22 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vilma was placed in a youth home against her will at the age of 15 - she now explains why it saved her life

A woman's reflection on her challenging teenage years highlights the impact of being placed in a youth home during a critical period of her life.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Wiktoria, after a stroke, ended up in a care home, now losing treatment: Ukrainians needed by Poland as long as they work

Wiktoria, a Ukrainian woman who suffered a stroke, finds her treatment and rehabilitation abruptly halted due to new legislation ending aid for refugees, raising concerns for many who share similar fates.

Mar 21 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Make Natural Lip Balm at Home with Ghee, Lips Will Become Soft and Pink

This article provides a simple recipe for creating a natural lip balm using ghee, coconut oil, honey, and essential oils, which can help moisturize and soften the lips.

Mar 21 • 06:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Home Care Employee Suspected of Rape

A home care employee is suspected of raping an elderly woman in her 80s, with criticism directed at the municipality for delaying the police report.

Mar 21 • 03:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Personal care home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood a decade in the making

The Manitoba government is investing $95 million in a new personal care home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater area, a project delayed since its initial proposal in 2014.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30% of elderly requiring care at home cannot handle their own bank transactions

A recent survey revealed that nearly 30% of elderly people living independently with care needs cannot manage their savings or pay bills alone.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Social Insurance Board has shut down an unauthorized nursing home

An unauthorized nursing home operating in Tartu has been ordered to cease operations by the Social Insurance Board due to a lack of proper licensing and qualified staff.

Mar 20 • 15:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The only such animal shelter in all of Lithuania invites you to help create true homes

An animal shelter in Lithuania seeks support to establish a permanent home for rescued animals, aiming to provide stability and care until they find families.

Mar 20 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"So small and so angry..." Watch how a wild kitten found in a barn learns to become friends with humans

A wild kitten found in a barn is learning to trust humans under the care of a dedicated foster home in Estonia.

Mar 20 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the owner's death, a white-haired rat seeks a home

A white-haired rat was left homeless after its owner died, highlighting the need for responsible pet care even during unexpected life events.

Mar 20 • 06:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Washing feet with vinegar and salt: why it's recommended and when it’s good to do it at home

The article discusses the benefits of washing feet with vinegar and salt as a home remedy to promote foot hygiene and prevent common discomforts.

Mar 20 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

5 plants that withstand heating in your home

This article discusses five types of houseplants that can thrive in heated indoor environments during winter.

Mar 19 • 17:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Elderly man escaped from care home in Luleå at night – sustained frostbite

Two incidents involving elderly residents escaping from care homes in Luleå have raised concerns about safety protocols.

Mar 19 • 12:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mother of Esmeralda, the missing girl in Córdoba, speaks: "I am very responsible with my children, I care for them like no one else"

The mother of a missing two-year-old girl in Córdoba, Argentina, expresses her distress and claims her daughter was taken from their home.

Mar 19 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Watchdog takes over running of home for adults with learning disabilities

The Charity Commission has taken control of a care home for adults with learning disabilities in Northamptonshire amid concerns regarding its management and financial issues.

Mar 19 • 08:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Home Care: Hundreds of Thousands Do Not Receive the Help They Are Entitled To

A new study reveals that many elderly individuals in Germany are not receiving the home care assistance they are entitled to, despite governmental promises to strengthen home care services.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Home Care: Hundreds of Thousands Do Not Receive the Support They Are Entitled To

A new study reveals that many individuals in need of home care in Germany are not receiving the state assistance they qualify for, despite government promises to strengthen home care provisions.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Starting This Year, the Integrated Home Care Service Has Changed Significantly, Let's Learn About It!

The Integrated Home Care Service in South Korea has undergone significant changes this year, broadening its accessibility and the types of services offered.

Mar 18 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Does the dog not want to stay home alone? This useful tip can solve the problem

A British dog trainer offers advice on how to help dogs learn to be comfortable home alone.

Mar 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel humiliated and called deceased wife 'stupid', messages say: 'a woman's place is at home, taking care of her husband'

A lieutenant colonel in Brazil has been arrested on charges of feminicide after incriminating messages between him and his deceased wife were uncovered, highlighting a history of domestic abuse.

Mar 18 • 15:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

No need to buy a new 'Eid suit'.. Your guide to cleaning last year's suit

As Eid approaches, there's no necessity to buy a new suit; proper care and cleaning can revive last year's suit for festive occasions.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The nursing home scandal is growing – Tarja lost her mother: "I am really angry"

A nursing home scandal in Espoo, Finland, is escalating after several elderly residents, including one who called for help 11 times before dying, faced severe neglect.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is more economical to provide nursing home services for the elderly than hospitals

A report highlights the cost-effectiveness of nursing home care for the elderly compared to hospital services in Iceland.

Mar 17 • 22:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW government paid $700 to get triple killer out of foster home

The NSW government paid $700 to remove Regina Arthurell, a convicted triple killer, from a Western Sydney foster home where two children were living.

Mar 17 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly woman dies hospitalized with necrosis and signs of sedation after leaving nursing home in Tupã

An 83-year-old woman died after being hospitalized with necrosis and signs of sedation following her discharge from a private nursing home in Tupã, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Horror nursing home in Belgrano: sentences revoked for the deaths of 11 people during the Covid pandemic

A court in Buenos Aires has overturned the convictions of three officials from the nursing home Apart Los Incas, absolving them of responsibility for the deaths of eleven elderly residents during the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020.

Mar 17 • 17:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vesa's carpet soaked in urine - That's where the battle began

Vesa Pohjanen from Oulu recounts how his carpet got soaked in urine due to a mistake by home care workers, leading to an unexpected dispute over compensation.

Mar 17 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Home Care Assistance, the Analysis by Family Care: "A Sector Worth 17 Billion, but Half of the Relationships are Irregular. Without Structural Tax Relief, There is a Risk of Social Emergency"

Italy's home care sector, valued at 17 billion euros, faces challenges with half of its relationships being irregular, raising concerns about potential social emergencies without structural tax reforms.

Mar 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lawns won't be bumpy or uneven if you sprinkle 3 simple things to 'make grass flourish'

A garden expert shares simple tips for achieving a level and lush lawn using a combination of sand, soil, and compost this spring.

Mar 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother reports that baby with cerebral palsy is 'trapped' in hospital after health plan doesn't authorize home care

A mother in Sorocaba, Brazil, claims that her daughter with cerebral palsy remains hospitalized despite medical clearance due to the health insurance not approving essential home care services.

Mar 17 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Emergency Rooms May Send Home Patients With Minor Health Concerns Starting in April

Starting April 1st, emergency rooms in Estonia will be permitted to send home patients who do not require immediate medical attention based on initial assessments.

Mar 17 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Not all hospitals will implement the new emergency room procedures from April

The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs will allow emergency rooms to send home patients who do not require urgent care, but not all hospitals plan to adopt these changes.

Mar 17 • 05:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Nursing Home of Horror": Convictions of Three Authorities from the Home Where 10 Seniors Died in 2020 Were Revoked

A court in Buenos Aires has overturned the convictions of three individuals linked to the deaths of ten elderly residents at a nursing home during a Covid-19 outbreak in 2020.

Mar 16 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Tulips will last over 6 days without drooping with 1 household item – not the coin trick

A gardening expert shares a method to extend the life of cut tulips using a common household item.

Mar 16 • 16:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Anger in Egypt after video circulated of an elderly man tied up in a nursing home

A video showing an elderly man bound in a nursing home has sparked widespread outrage in Egypt, prompting authorities to initiate an investigation.

Mar 16 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A long and snowy winter leaves a mark: what to pay attention to in the garden and home this spring?

This article discusses the effects of a long, snowy winter on gardens and homes, offering spring maintenance advice from a senior lecturer at TalTech.

Mar 16 • 06:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We test the best pet hair sofa covers

The article reviews four types of sofa covers designed to protect furniture from pet hair and damage.

Mar 16 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Prayer Plant: the mistakes you should avoid in its care

The article offers essential tips on caring for the prayer plant, emphasizing common mistakes that can harm its delicate health.

Mar 15 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Senior Living Facility: When a Whole Nursing Home Moves

96 elderly residents of the Rudolf und Maria Gunst House in Gräfelfing moved from an old building to a new one just a hundred meters away, marking a significant logistical and emotional day for the community.

Mar 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is a right that many Finns do not realize they can utilize - It can save clear money

Finnish citizens can buy assistance from private service providers tax-free if their functional ability is reduced due to age or illness, yet many are unaware of their rights.

Mar 15 • 07:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS at-home A&E care to be rolled out at more hospitals in bid to cut wait times

The NHS is expanding its at-home A&E care service to more hospitals to reduce lengthy wait times for patients.

Mar 14 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Waiting for a home: meet Meg and Ted, the dogs that have lived for 4 years in the shelter of Presidente Prudente

Meg and Ted are two dogs that have spent four years in a shelter in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, emphasizing the need for responsible adoption and care for pets.

Mar 14 • 14:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Save thousands with keratin at home, hair will be soft and shiny

The article discusses the benefits of performing keratin treatments at home using natural ingredients to achieve smooth and shiny hair while saving money.

Mar 14 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eight days of home support after giving birth: this is the Kraamzorg system, the model of support for new mothers in the Netherlands

The Kraamzorg system in the Netherlands provides new mothers with eight days of professional in-home support following childbirth, focusing on clinical monitoring, health education, emotional assistance, and practical help.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family seeks elderly man with Alzheimer who disappeared in MT after fleeing from shelter

The family of an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer's is searching for him after he disappeared for three days following his escape from an elderly care home in Cáceres, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The homemade trick with bay leaves and warm water to relieve foot fatigue

A simple home remedy involving bay leaves and warm water is suggested to alleviate foot fatigue after long hours of standing or walking.

Mar 13 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Winter, the Lawn Looks Terrible: Don't Panic – You'll Fix It Easier Than You Think

The article provides guidance on reviving a lawn affected by snow mold and encourages homeowners not to panic, as many lawns can recover on their own.

Mar 13 • 11:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Nursing Home in Rudersdal Hires Corporate Pastor

Sjælsø Nursing Home in Rudersdal has made history by hiring the country's first corporate pastor, Povl Götke, to provide support to residents, staff, and relatives.

Mar 13 • 08:48 UTC

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