Seniors in Sweden’s Dalarna region and Mariehamn benefit from the 2027 Hälsoalmanackan health almanac distribution and brain training sessions promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Seven fraud attempts targeting elderly residents in Stockholm's suburbs highlight growing concerns and police warnings.
Swedish advocates urge continuation of free mammography screenings beyond age 74, citing ongoing breast cancer risks and age discrimination concerns.
Local care staff in Hudiksvall call for inclusion in decisions and leadership accountability, while Landskrona’s new municipal council exhibits distinct income and business profiles.
Lütfi Baksi, an elderly Swedish-Kurdish politician with dementia, was briefly detained in Turkey before being released and aided by Sweden’s Foreign Ministry.
Sweden is testing AI and sensor solutions in elderly care to enhance monitoring and improve patient experiences at facilities in Vilhelmina and Stockholm.
About 40 Swedish municipalities have stopped offering homemade meals to home care recipients, prompting criticism over the reliance on microwave meals and calls for policy change.
Skurup municipality launches a pioneering system using digital home feedback to detect elderly health issues early and enhance proactive care.
The Social Democrats plan to reverse decades of market liberalizations, increasing government control over education, healthcare, elderly care, and infrastructure, potentially impacting efficiency and costs across Sweden's economy.
Sweden reports fewer debt restructuring applications, especially from youth, amid steady low inflation.
Ahead of regional elections, Sweden sees heightened focus on healthcare with new dental care plans and a major debate highlighting hospital challenges in Region Skåne.
Sweden is enhancing healthcare with advanced cancer diagnostic technology in Västerås and increased focus on technology's role in elderly care amid demographic challenges.
Recent incidents reveal severe shortcomings in Sweden's elderly and disability care, prompting investigations into emergency alarm failures and unclear causes of death at a disability residence.
Local politicians in Bollebygd engage in a political inquiry focused on addressing issues concerning the municipality's substantial senior population ahead of the municipal election.
Sundsvall confronts criticism over handling of home care safety after rape allegations and political inaction on major industrial investments impacting local infrastructure.
Regional Swedish politicians call for psychiatric and elderly care reforms focused on accessibility and staff empowerment, rejecting market-driven controls.
Sweden faces a growing risk of undernutrition among its elderly population, prompting government initiatives to reduce associated health and economic impacts.
New studies and health advice highlight that simple lifestyle changes can slow aging and reduce cardiovascular disease risks, offering practical guidance for healthy ageing in Sweden.
Dementia in Sweden imposes steep societal costs and health burdens, with new treatments and preventive strategies under evaluation to manage rising challenges.
Skövde and Härnösand municipalities launch programs to boost health and independence among seniors using community engagement and innovative activities.
Sweden's home care sector struggles with staffing shortages and time pressures, while Partille leads with innovative digital and community initiatives to enhance senior care.
Experts urge Sweden to improve access to hormone treatments and address the broader impacts of gender inequality on women's health and society.
Sweden faces intense scrutiny over healthcare governance as political leaders grapple with elder care deficiencies and physician shortages, prompting calls for accountability and systemic reforms.
Researchers criticize the recent dementia prevention study in Sweden for methodological faults and question spending 55 million kronor, warning of healthcare impacts.
A recent study reveals political control in Swedish elder care decisions risks creating inequalities, with calls for state standards and transparency amid ongoing political disputes.
Sweden develops autonomous AI tools to improve early cancer detection and elderly care, addressing healthcare challenges with innovation and sustainability.
All red-green coalition politicians in Gothenburg's care committees resign after city audit reveals widespread neglect and management failures in municipal care facilities.