The article discusses the recent layoffs of care assistants at Siun sote, a welfare district in Finland, which has led to increased workloads for remaining staff and concerns about the quality of care for elderly patients. Miia Puusaari, a care assistant at a rehabilitation center in Joensuu, emphasizes the importance of providing creative activities and listening to elder patients, who often face memory issues and require assistance in daily tasks. With 14 out of 19 layoffs being care assistants, this move has raised alarm among staff about the limited resources available to help elderly patients effectively, as they now also have to assist other departments. This situation reflects broader challenges faced by the healthcare system in Finland, as budget constraints lead to important cutbacks in services that directly impact vulnerable populations such as the elderly.