The investigation, presented at a press conference, concerns increasing safety and combating abuse in elderly and home care.
In recent years, a number of cases have come to light in which home care staff have abused clients.
Now the government wants older people to be able to choose the gender of their carers and to investigate whether that choice should be limited to interventions that are close to the body or affect personal integrity.
Older people should also be able to refuse a particular employee to a greater extent when there are legitimate reasons.
At the same time, the government is instructing the National Board of Health and Welfare to review whether a national support line is needed to strengthen support for individuals and relatives.
The investigation must be reported no later than June 11, 2027.
