The editorial highlights that the issue of social and healthcare services, particularly elderly care, has been a hot topic in Finland's parliamentary elections since the 1990s. This longstanding concern is particularly relevant given the consistently high priority placed on these services by the electorate, especially among older citizens who are active voters. As the country approaches the parliamentary elections in April next year, political parties are increasingly focusing on the needs of this demographic, given their significant voting power.

The piece emphasizes that elderly care evokes strong emotions and is seen as a critical measure of the success of a welfare state. The author argues that one of the fundamental responsibilities of a government is to provide quality care for vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. However, there is an acknowledgment of the ongoing issues and challenges that have surfaced in elderly care services, making this an urgent concern for both policymakers and citizens.

Iltalehti has closely covered the transformations and problems within the elderly care framework in Finland over the years. The editorial suggests that despite previous discourse and promises, the challenges associated with elderly care continue to worsen, thereby calling for urgent and effective solutions as part of the political discourse leading up to the elections.