Elderly care
Elderly care home in Uppsala prepares for heatwave
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High temperatures are expected in Uppsala over the weekend. Elderly care services have raised preparedness at homes such as Hasselparken.
Elderly and social insurance minister Anna Tenje (M) emphasises that municipalities have a statutory obligation to offer elderly care in Finnish when needed. According to the minister, the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) can impose fines for shortcomings.
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The government introduces a target with extended language requirements in elderly care. From Wednesday July 1 the Social Services Act is tightened so all staff should aim for Swedish skills equivalent to high school level B2.
A man in his 20s who worked in home care services in Örebro faces indictment for secretly filming, assaulting, and molesting 13 clients in their homes. The charges involve repeated illegal filming and photographing. Several victims are in their 90s and suffer from dementia.
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Uppsala municipality employs three conversation coaches providing health conversations for people aged 65 and over to boost social connections and offer activity tips. Coaches discuss well-being, social situations, and interests. Contact number is 018-727 07 80.