Hemtjänsten

8 Nov

KD: Elderly people should be able to choose the gender of healthcare personnel

The Christian Democrats want older people to have the right to choose the gender of their home care staff, according to TV4 News.

Sweden

6 Nov

S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.

Swedish politics

3 Nov

V calls for crisis commission on elderly care

The Left Party is calling for a crisis commission after the alarms about shortcomings in home care. It is a care for the elderly in total disarray, says Nadja Awad, spokesperson for care for the elderly.

Sweden

3 Nov

Domestic worker stole half a million – charged

The woman stole jewelry and other valuables from the elderly – while she was working in home care. She is now charged with five counts of aggravated theft.

Crime

2 Nov

They died alone – home care missed the security alarm

Twelve people have died in connection with shortcomings in home care services. Five of them had called the police – without help arriving.

Sweden

29 Oct

170,000 Kronor Stolen from Elderly Person in Home Care

An older person with home care has been stolen from with up to 170,000 kronor during the summer, reports Ystads Allehanda.

Sweden

19 Oct

Home Care Workers Reinstated After Facebook Comments Lead to Dismissal

Three employees within the home care service in Kinda municipality were laid off during the summer after commenting on a post on Facebook, reports Corren. The employees have now gotten their jobs back.

Sweden