Elderly Care
Man sentenced for rape of 100-year-old in home care
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A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a 100-year-old woman during a home care visit in Stockholm in October. The city was informed the next day but did not report to police; the woman's family did so three weeks later. The ruling has sparked reactions, especially over the lack of deportation.
Elderly and social insurance minister Anna Tenje (M) has criticized Borås for cutting back on food for the elderly while investing in the zoo. Municipal council chairman Ulf Olsson rejects the accusations, emphasizing that no savings have been made on food quality. The debate arose in a radio broadcast about rising food prices in elderly care.
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Heavy snowfall in the Gothenburg area has hindered home care services for the elderly. The city of Gothenburg receives assistance from the Home Guard using tracked vehicles to reach users in Torslanda overnight. Defense resources will be available throughout the night if needed.
A financial wellness coach recommends factoring frail-care expenses into retirement plans after a reader shared subsidizing their mother's R30,000 monthly facility costs. With one in 10 people likely reaching 100, proactive planning can prevent children from facing similar burdens. Options include dedicated investment funds and specialized annuities.
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Stockholm's red-green government prioritizes trees, safety, and shorter working hours in elderly care ahead of the 2026 election year. The budget proposal includes 200 million kronor to shorten working hours in elderly care. Climate councilor Åsa Lindhagen (MP) views it as an election winner, while the Moderates call it an economic disaster.