In response to staffing challenges, the Curaviva Baselland association recommends a 10% increase in trainee wages for healthcare and elderly care homes. The aging population in Baselland necessitates a larger workforce, and many institutions are already implementing this wage adjustment….
Nikos Kalogeris, the Deputy Regional Governor of Chania, was handed a three-month suspension for repeated misconduct regarding the operation of the private elderly care unit, Agia Sκεπή, now known as Ev zin Care. The National Transparency Authority’s report criticized Kalogeris…
Two separate incidents involving elderly individuals occurred within half an hour at the ‘Agia Sofia’ Metro Station in Thessaloniki. A 90-year-old man fell from the escalator and was taken unconscious to AHEPA Hospital. Thirty minutes later, a 70-year-old woman also…
A Lille court is hearing a case involving the director and an aide of a care home accused of involuntary manslaughter following the death of 96-year-old Yvonne Daize. The court case highlights serious allegations of negligence and inadequate staffing at…
With a low temperature warning across the country, health experts are urging people to take precautions against the cold. Dressing in layers, keeping active indoors, enjoying hot meals, and ensuring proper home insulation are essential steps. Charities advise checking on…
A senior woman is compelled to dispose of her personal medications valued at approximately 1200 Swiss francs when moving into the Breiti nursing home in Bassersdorf, Zurich. The nursing home prohibits residents from bringing private medications for safety reasons, although…
The history of the Franciscan Sisters of Malta is closely linked to their founder, Margarita de Brincat, and began on November 28, 1862, in Kercem, Gozo. Their presence in Corfu has grown alongside a significant religious community and has led…
On Christmas Day, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou provided festive meals to elderly residents in care facilities across Crete. The initiative included offerings at several locations, including the ‘Panagia Gorgoepikoos’ and ‘Agia Irini Chrysolavandou’ in the Diocese of Crete, as well as…
In Alexandroupoli, Greece, elderly residents at the local ecclesiastical nursing home find solace and community during the Christmas season, thanks to the care and companionship of the staff. Father Christodoulos Karathanasis, the director, noted that the home, which accommodates 120…
Beginning in 2025, Greece’s Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family will implement a new program aimed at providing care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities through neighborhood caregivers. The initiative resembles existing programs like ‘Personal Assistants’ and ‘Neighborhood Nannies’….
A delegation from PASOK – Movement for Change of Magnesia delivered essential supplies to the Volos Nursing Home, highlighting the needs of the elderly community. The initiative involved collecting daily necessities and food items purchased by party members. This act…
In Peterswell, County Galway, students at Peterswell National School engage in festive traditions such as visiting the local church and writing Christmas greetings for nursing home residents. Principal Michael Mulkerrins highlights the school’s connection to the community through these acts…
