Liberals demand an external investigation into a child cardiologist case amid concerns over patient safety, while elderly care failures provoke political reactions.
Political debate in Sweden exposes deep challenges in elderly care, focusing on neglected welfare, staffing shortages, and contested policy priorities.
A political debate in Sweden challenges claims that immigrant care workers cause elderly care problems, highlighting systemic labor issues instead.
Sweden plans updated elderly dietary guidelines featuring the Mediterranean diet to fight dementia, based on extensive research linking diet and cognitive health.
Internal criticism within the Socialdemokraterna and local political promises highlight the urgent need for reforms in Sweden's struggling home care services.
Swedish politicians pledge reforms in home care amidst reports of service issues and an increasingly hostile political environment challenging public trust.
Alphind launches an innovative dual-platform system in Sweden for predictive health monitoring in elderly care, aiming to reduce falls and improve well-being through integrated sensor and clinical data.
Uddevalla's home care scandal leads to multiple managerial dismissals after serious care failings and poor oversight come to light.
A family member's account reveals strained elderly care in Skellefteå, while local politicians debate centralization of services.
A former elderly care home in Stockholm has become a center of prostitution and crime after being sold and converted into short-term rentals, raising serious public safety concerns.
Swedish police are investigating suspected poisoning of hospital staff in Uppsala and an attempted murder at a care home in Flen, with ongoing inquiries and no suspects identified yet.
Vänsterpartiet demands a crisis commission to investigate failings that led to 12 deaths in elderly home care, criticizing resource allocation and strict time limits on care.
A woman linked to a 2005 murder is charged with stealing 450,000 kronor from elderly care clients in 2023, highlighting her troubling criminal history and breaches of trust.
Twelve deaths in 2024 linked to home care emergency alarm failures expose systemic issues in Swedish home care responsiveness.
The Swedish horror film "Hemmet" explores the frightening realities of aging and dementia within a dementia care home, blending chilling horror with profound drama.
Residents and employees in Bromölla raise alarms about Social Democratic control and shortcomings in elderly care and municipal management.
Carin Nilsson steps down as chair of Umeå's elderly committee amid mounting criticism of care services at Dragonens elderly center.
Research from Skövde University shows digital technology reduces loneliness among elderly Swedes, supported by new dementia care enhancements in Sundsvall.
An 82-year-old dementia patient's suspected death due to neglect at a Umeå elderly center has triggered criticism of local politicians for deflecting responsibility amid claims she was denied care.
Swedish citizens demand accountability from local politicians over costly infrastructure delays and inadequate care in short-term care facilities, calling for increased funding and disciplinary measures.
A resident at an Eskilstuna care home died after choking on a chicken tortilla, exposing procedural deficiencies and the need for better emergency training among staff.
The Social Democrats propose a 2 billion kronor investment in elderly care to hire more staff and reduce medication costs.
New legislation is being proposed to strengthen whistleblower protections for municipal workers in Sweden, particularly in elder care.
Court reduces prison sentence for a man convicted of raping a demented woman.
The salmonella outbreak impacting elderly care facilities in Sörmland has grown, now including 18 confirmed cases.
Sweden is confronting a salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated eggs, primarily affecting the elderly.
Uddevalla kommun reports serious allegations of criminal activities in home care services, leading to employee suspensions.
Investigations reveal critical failures in Swedish healthcare leading to avoidable patient deaths and serious neglect.
New healthcare facility in Vännäs opens alongside senior health initiatives in Nordmaling.
A salmonella outbreak in Katrineholm linked to a nursing home has resulted in 33 infections and one death, prompting urgent food safety guidelines.
Uddevalla suspends all night home care staff amid investigation of major operational failures.
Uddevalla municipality takes drastic action by suspending night home care staff amid serious complaints.
A salmonella outbreak at elderly care homes in Katrineholm has led to multiple hospitalizations and deaths.