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Latest news about seniors, care homes, pension legislation, and elderly health in Romania. 929 articles across 7 categories.
Coordinator of the care home in Bihor, brought in for questioning at DIICOT
Viorel Pașca, coordinator of the centres for vulnerable persons in Bihor, was brought in on Wednesday for questioning at DIICOT, in a case involving human trafficking and organised criminal group charges.
Foto ilustrativăSupport therapies in cancer: how they complement classical oncological treatment
Supportive therapies in cancer help control pain, nausea, fatigue, and anxiety, complementing oncological treatment without replacing it.
Heatwave and "brain fog": how extreme heat affects the brain, especially in the elderly
Temperatures exceeding 40°C affect brain function, causing forgetfulness, lack of concentration and irritability. Doctors explain the mechanism and recommend staying hydrated and exercising caution with long-term medication.
Bucharest Opens 300 Free Climate Shelters, Including Senior Clubs
Nearly 300 spaces offering water, cool air and rest are opening across Bucharest for people affected by the heat, including at senior clubs and pharmacies.
WHO Europe: Current Heatwave Is a 'Dress Rehearsal' for Even Harsher Summers
WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge warns that future summers will be increasingly challenging, with rising emergency calls and heat-related deaths already reported across several countries.
Foto ilustrativăRetirement age increases for women. Pensions could be raised by at least 12% from January
The retirement age for women increases starting tomorrow, and experts recommend a minimum 12% pension increase to cover inflation.
Morphosis Capital invests 3.8 million euros in the Echo Elderly Care network of senior care centres
An important Romanian investment fund is betting nearly 3.8 million euros on the development of the Echo Elderly Care network of residential centres for the elderly.
Foto ilustrativă1,240 posts vacant in Bucharest hospitals, recruitment at a standstill
The 19 hospitals under the authority of Bucharest City Hall require 1,240 members of staff, however recruitment competitions cannot be organised until a government memorandum is approved.
Foto ilustrativăMedical staff are preparing for a general strike, amid the pay legislation dispute
The Sanitas trade union has begun training its leaders for a possible general strike, expressing dissatisfaction with the pay legislation and a shortfall of 28,000 posts in the healthcare sector.
Air Conditioning and Health Risks: What Seniors Need to Know During Heatwaves
Doctors warn that the difference in temperature between indoors and outdoors should not exceed 10 degrees Celsius, especially for the elderly.
Foto ilustrativăSanitas: hospitals urgently need 20,000 employees, but posts remain frozen
The Sanitas Federation is calling for the immediate lifting of the hiring freeze in hospitals, warning that over 20,000 professionals are missing for the basic functioning of the healthcare system.
Foto ilustrativăINS: 5.2 million Romanians at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2024
Almost one in five Romanians was living below the poverty line, according to INS data. Pensioners and the elderly are among the most vulnerable groups.
Foto ilustrativăExcessive hydration in a heatwave: how water intoxication can become dangerous
Drinking too much water too quickly during a heatwave can cause hyponatraemia, an imbalance of sodium in the body, which poses serious health risks.
What onion preference reveals about the risk of diabetes and hypertension, according to a study
A genetic study of over 160,000 people links a preference for onions to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Foto ilustrativăAdvanced Prostate Cancer: How PSMA Testing Guides the Choice of Lutetium Treatment
In advanced prostate cancer, PSMA testing identifies target tumour cells, and the result may open the door to lutetium therapy.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave Strains Ambulance Services: Over 5,400 Call-Outs in București-Ilfov Over 4 Days
SABIF reported 5,465 calls over 4 days of extreme heat, with 472 people affected in public spaces, and 52 briefly losing consciousness.
Foto ilustrativăThe 10,000 Daily Steps: A Marketing Myth or a Real Health Necessity?
Nicole Păcuraru explains the origin of the 10,000-step recommendation and how much exercise is truly necessary for good health.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave Overwhelms Bucharest Ambulance Service: Thousands of Calls, Hundreds of People Collapsing in the Street
SABIF received nearly 5,000 calls over 84 hours, with 431 people assisted directly from public spaces due to extreme heat.
Green Mediterranean diet improves genes associated with healthy ageing
A international study shows that the green Mediterranean diet can activate beneficial genes for heart health, diabetes prevention, and healthy ageing.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave wreaks havoc: thousands of ambulance calls in Bucharest-Ilfov in just a few days
Nearly 5,000 ambulance calls in 84 hours, with hundreds of people affected by extreme heat in public spaces across Bucharest and Ilfov.
Foto ilustrativăStudy: adults under 50 are ageing biologically faster, possible link to rising cancer rates
A study of 164,000 adults shows that the current generation of under-50s is ageing biologically faster than their parents, a phenomenon linked to the rise in cancer cases among younger people.
Foto ilustrativăRetired Romanians living on borrowed time: unindexed pensions leave them without money for medication and bills
For two years, pensions have not been indexed to inflation, and millions of elderly people can no longer afford medication, food, and utility bills.
Red code heatwave across most of Romania: temperatures of up to 40°C, major danger for the elderly
16 counties are under a red heat warning on Sunday, with temperatures of 35–40°C. The extreme heatwave will spread on Monday to almost the entire country.
How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep? What Your Sleep Onset Time Says About Your Health
Specialists say that falling asleep in 10–20 minutes is normal. Both falling asleep too quickly and insomnia can signal health problems.