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Latest news about seniors, care homes, pension legislation, and elderly health in Romania. 608 articles across 7 categories.
Bucharest Hospitals Without Heat: Temperatures of 16 Degrees and Delayed Operations
Several hospitals in the capital are facing serious heating problems, with patients suffering due to low temperatures.
Late breakfast may increase death risk in older adults
A recent study shows that seniors who eat breakfast after 9am have an 11% higher risk of premature death compared to those who eat earlier.
Retirement Age Rises in State Institutions. How This Measure Affects Pensioners
The Government is analysing a proposal to raise the retirement age for military personnel and police officers from 48 to 60–65, as part of efforts to reduce the budget deficit by 10%.
Holiday Vouchers 2026: New Restrictive Rules for Public Sector Employees – Salary Cap Cut to 6,000 RON
The new rules for holiday vouchers limit eligibility to employees with a net salary below 6,000 RON, down from 8,000 RON in 2025.
Scabies outbreak at psychiatric hospital: three patients confirmed, situation under control
Three cases of scabies have been confirmed at Jebel Psychiatric Hospital, which has 466 patients admitted. The Public Health Directorate (DSP) is investigating the source of the infection.
Flu This Season Hits Seniors Harder – More Severe and Prolonged Symptoms
Doctors are warning of a particularly aggressive flu season, with prolonged fever and digestive complications that pose serious risks to the elderly.
Daily Exercises for Preserving Memory and Brain Health in Older Adults
Simple and effective methods for training your memory, and how to identify warning signs that require medical attention.
Study: Older adults regain weight within 2 years of stopping weight-loss injections
Researchers warn that seniors who discontinue injectable GLP-1 treatments rapidly regain the weight they have lost.
Foto ilustrativăDrastic tax hikes: pensioners among those hardest hit by new property taxes
Pensioners are facing major difficulties paying the increased property taxes, with many unable to cope with the new amounts.
BNR Warning: Pensioners and Seniors Will Be Affected by the 2024 Austerity Measures
Viceguvernatorul BNR warns that Romanians must reduce their consumption, measures which will particularly impact pensioners on fixed incomes.
Foto ilustrativăSurge in flu cases: Seniors must get vaccinated urgently, doctors warn
Flu is wreaking havoc across Romania, with over 10,500 cases reported weekly. Elderly residents in care homes face the greatest risk and are in urgent need of immediate protection.
Cloves - the wonder spice that protects seniors' health
This spice improves digestion, supports immunity and protects the hearts of older adults through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Fuel Price Rises: Significant Impact on Pensioners' Budgets
Fuel price rises of 30 bani per litre on petrol and diesel will affect pensioners who rely on transport to access medical and social services.
Expert Anton Hadăr explains why pension increases after recalculation are minimal
The specialist reveals that the pension recalculation brings negligible increases due to the way benefits from previous employment are calculated.
Extreme Cold in Romania: Emergency Energy Command Convenes Urgently to Protect the Population
Temperatures of down to -24°C are prompting authorities to take urgent measures to secure thermal energy supplies and protect vulnerable members of the population.
Selenium - the mineral that slows ageing and protects the health of seniors
Studies show that selenium reduces hormones associated with obesity and accelerated ageing. Discover the foods rich in this essential mineral.
VAT Could Rise to 24% in 2026 - Major Impact on Pensioners and Senior Citizens
Raising VAT to 24% in 2026 would severely impact pensioners' purchasing power, with significant price increases on food and medicines.
Higher Property Taxes in 2026 - Major Impact on Senior Homeowners
The new market value-based taxation system could double or triple local taxes, severely impacting pensioners' budgets.
The importance of nature in the healing process after cancer: lessons from a survivor
The experience of a cancer patient highlights the essential role of nature and meditation in recovery and emotional rebuilding.
Gas bills rising by 35% - major impact for seniors on low pensions
The expiration of gas price caps in April could bring increases of up to 35% on bills, severely affecting pensioners' budgets.
Funeral Services to Become More Expensive in 2026: Major Impact on Low-Income Families
Burials, funeral chapels and mortuary transport have seen prices rise sharply across several cities in the country, placing a serious strain on family budgets.
Unemployment in Romania Reaches 6% – Impact on Pensioners and Families with Elderly Relatives
Rising unemployment reaching 6% in November 2025 is undermining families' ability to fund home care for elderly relatives.
Minister of Health Announces Reforms to the Mental Health System for Seniors
After a visit to Spain, the minister promises modern mental health centres and improved outpatient treatment for older adults.
11 seniors have died from flu: Bucharest and three counties declared infection hotspots
Eight new flu deaths reported in the past week, the majority among elderly people aged over 65. Outbreaks recorded in Bucharest, Cluj, Constanța and Prahova.