Recorded vaccine as the cause of death without evidence
A doctor falsely listed COVID-19 vaccinations as the cause of death for four nursing home residents, later admitting there was no evidence to support this claim.
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.
They want to address the shortage of staff in nursing homes with higher wages
The report discusses efforts to combat staff shortages in Icelandic nursing homes through proposed wage increases.
The storm is temporarily easing, and efforts in building nursing homes
Weather conditions are improving after a recent storm, allowing for nursing home construction efforts to resume in Iceland.
No one will be on the waiting list for nursing room after three years
A new plan from Iceland's health ministry aims to eliminate waiting lists for nursing home spaces by 2029 with the addition of over 1,500 new nursing room spaces.
Live broadcast: New plan for the construction of nursing homes
Inga Sæland, Iceland's Minister of Education and Children, presents a new action plan for the construction of nursing homes from 2026 to 2030, addressing the significant shortage of nursing beds in the country.
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.
Two clandestine nursing homes identified during inspection in Uberlândia
Two clandestine nursing homes were identified in Uberlândia, with 21 others found to have irregularities in their operations, as reported by the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais (MPMG).
MP finds irregularities in 287 nursing homes and institutions for people with disabilities in MG
The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais has discovered severe irregularities in 287 nursing homes and institutions for the disabled, revealing alarming conditions.
Care in Old Age: As Long as Possible Self-Sufficient at Home
The article discusses the importance of home care alternatives for the elderly, emphasizing that many people do not consider these options and resign themselves to moving into nursing homes.
Retired police officer who overcame cancer brings joy to the elderly as a Sidney Magal cover and prepares for a triathlon competition
A retired Brazilian police officer who overcame multiple myeloma brings happiness to elderly patients in nursing homes by performing as a cover for singer Sidney Magal, while also preparing for a triathlon competition.
New Brunswick MLA calls for better security, policies after nursing home sexual assaults
A New Brunswick MLA advocates for improved security and policies in nursing homes following reported sexual assaults at a care facility in Saint John.
Care-SOS Bavaria: Numerous Reports of Care Deficiencies at Complaint Hotline
The complaint hotline for care deficiencies in Bavarian nursing homes has received 3,600 calls in its four years, highlighting significant concerns about care quality.
Aiming to have 100 nursing homes in Urðarhvarf operational in two weeks
Iceland plans to have 100 nursing home spaces available in Urðarhvarf within two weeks.
Drop in overseas workers is ‘car crash’ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts
Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.
Debate on Care Costs: Clinics Compete with Homes for Care Workers
A debate is ongoing regarding the rising care costs in hospitals, as more healthcare workers are leaving homes and outpatient services for clinics due to better pay and working conditions.
Waiting for a nursing home: 'It can take from four weeks to four years'
A son expresses concern over the long waiting times for nursing home placement for his elderly mother with Alzheimer’s, highlighting a critical shortage of facilities in Iceland.
"We siblings are just working people"
Baldvin Björgvinsson expresses concern over the long wait for his elderly mother to secure a place in a nursing home due to a significant shortage of facilities in Iceland.
"This didn't have to go this way"
The article discusses the challenges faced by families trying to secure nursing home space for the elderly in Iceland, highlighting a specific case of a woman who died after being denied care.
This is the salary paid to caregivers in private care homes
A three-day strike by social service workers in Finland has begun, mainly involving nursing assistants who demand higher wages than their public sector counterparts.
Nursing homes are raising prices
Several nursing homes in Estonia have already increased their prices, while others are set to do so in early April with the pension increase.
Situation in Nursing Homes: Without Immigration It Doesn't Work
The article discusses the critical role of immigrant care workers in Germany's nursing homes, which face personnel shortages due to aging demographics.
Care: Minister Wants to Automatically Increase Benefits in Homes
German Health Minister Nina Warken is proposing that nursing home benefits be automatically adjusted according to inflation on an annual basis.
"Absolutely terrible situation"
Helga S. Ottósdóttir describes the dire condition of healthcare in Iceland, particularly for the elderly, due to a severe shortage of nursing home beds.
Tormented by Guilt While Dad Waits for a Place
A daughter expresses her anguish over her father's prolonged stay in a hospital due to a lack of availability in nursing homes in Iceland.
Father not just a number on paper
Hafdís Hanna Ægisdóttir discusses the challenges of her elderly father's prolonged stay in a hospital in Iceland due to the lack of available nursing home spaces.
Cyber Attack on Grund: Data Stolen on Tens of Thousands
A cyber attack on Grund in December 2025 led to the theft of sensitive data concerning tens of thousands of current and former residents, staff, and relatives associated with the nursing homes.
Patients in hospitals waiting for nursing home beds at ‘crisis point’: Horizon Health CEO
Horizon Health Network's CEO has declared a crisis in New Brunswick's healthcare system, highlighting the significant number of patients stuck in hospitals waiting for nursing home placements.
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.
Kanpur: Raids at 27 Private Hospitals, Know the Reason
The health department in Kanpur conducted surprise raids at 27 nursing homes following the death of a newborn due to negligence in a local hospital.
The senior official who signed the protocols for nursing homes points to Escudero, the former health counselor of Ayuso before the judge
Carlos Mur has testified against former health counselor Enrique Ruiz Escudero regarding the management of nursing home protocols during the pandemic.
Asks whether the next step will be to generally place the elderly in nursing homes
A discussion has emerged in Iceland regarding the potential next steps for elderly care, centering on whether the elderly should generally be placed in nursing homes.
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.
Where will people with severe disabilities live when nursing homes are gone?
This article discusses the process of deinstitutionalization in Lithuania, aiming to enable people with disabilities to live in the community by 2030, moving away from large care institutions towards community-based services.
13.5% of prisoners in Japan are over 65, turning prisons into nursing homes
In Japan, 13.5% of prisoners are over 65 years old, leading to a transformation of prisons into facilities resembling nursing homes.
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.
Nearly 1,300 nursing home places added after the implementation of the care reform
Following the care reform in Estonia, nearly 1,300 new nursing home places have been established, although the services have become significantly more expensive.
Sejong City Implements 'Customized Integrated Care'... Medical, Nursing, and Care Services at Home
Sejong City has formed an integrated support council to establish a local customized care system, enabling citizens to receive medical, nursing, and care services in their homes, which will be fully implemented nationwide next month.
It cannot be asserted that deaths were related to the Covid-19 vaccination
Independent experts have determined that there is no basis to claim that the deaths of four individuals in 2023 were directly caused by the Covid-19 vaccination, prompting health authorities to advise nursing homes to carefully evaluate vaccination timing and necessity.
Provide nursing homes with consultation weekly regarding drinking among the elderly
A significant increase in alcohol-related emergency visits and admissions has prompted nursing home staff to seek weekly consultations for elderly patients struggling with alcohol issues.
Ólafur accuses Inga of being sick for posing for photos during shovel strokes
Ólafur Adolfsson accused Inga Sæland of having a sickness for posing for photos during shovel strokes at nursing and care homes, which he claimed illustrated why elderly issues had suddenly come to the attention of the Minister of Children's Affairs.
The Minister of Education Takes Over Nursing Homes
The Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, Inga Sæland, will oversee the management of nursing homes and service apartments for the elderly, while the responsibility remains with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing.
Osijek: New prices in nursing homes; County: it is not a price increase
Nursing homes in Osijek, Đakovo, and Beli Manastir have announced new pricing for accommodation, but the Osijek-Baranja County claims it is not an increase in services but a new pricing calculation method.
Senators claim UnitedHealth is withholding internal documents from inquiry
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren allege that UnitedHealth is not providing essential internal documents needed for their investigation into the company's practices regarding hospital transfers for nursing home residents.
Organized snow cleaning in Zagreb and recounted his encounter with a ZG Holding worker
Croatian humanitarian Bruno Lerotić organized a snow cleaning initiative in Zagreb, inviting nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions in need of assistance, and encouraged his followers to join in the efforts.
Launched a snow cleaning action, many want to help: 'If there are nursing homes, hospitals...'
Bruno Lerotić has initiated a snow cleaning effort in Zagreb, inviting nursing homes and hospitals to request assistance amid heavy snowfall disrupting transportation.
He called for a snow cleaning action in Zagreb, many people are responding to him
Humanitarian Bruno Lerotić is seeking volunteers to help clear snow for nursing homes and hospitals in Zagreb, encouraging anyone willing to assist to join the effort.
Croatian launches snow cleaning assistance action in Zagreb: "The city is in a desperate state"
Bruno Lerotić, a Croatian humanitarian, has initiated a call for assistance in snow removal for nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions in Zagreb during the current harsh winter conditions.
"The Bundeswehr is a very great help on site," says Wegner
Following the power outage in Berlin, restoration efforts are ongoing with 25,500 households still affected, although nursing homes and supermarkets have been restored by January 8.
The children asked to continue visiting Hrafnista
A staff member at Hrafnista has received funding to further develop a project where elementary school children visit nursing home residents weekly, which has proven successful and aims to involve more schools and nursing homes.