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Latest news about seniors, care homes, pension legislation, and elderly health in Romania. 926 articles across 7 categories.
Inflation to Rise to 5.5% in 2026 – Major Impact on Pensions and Purchasing Power
BNR revises its inflation forecast for 2026 upwards to 5.5%, with direct implications for pensioners' incomes and care costs.
Inflation Could Reach 11% - Major Impact on Pensioners and Care Costs
Mugur Isărescu warns that tensions in the Middle East will generate a significant rise in inflation in Romania, heavily impacting the budgets of senior citizens.
Stagflation in the EU Directly Impacts Pensioners' Pensions and Purchasing Power
Rising inflation and economic decline in the EU will erode pension values and drive up care costs for older adults.
Foto ilustrativăSubtle signs that signal diabetes risk in older adults
Seniors should be alert to the subtle signs of prediabetes, a condition that progresses gradually and can be prevented through lifestyle changes.
Amendments to e-Invoice: Individuals, Including Seniors, Exempt from Mandatory Use
The Finance Minister has announced that individuals will no longer be required to use the RO e-Invoice system, as it will become optional.
Iași Left Without Hot Water for a Week — Impact on Vulnerable Seniors
Modernisation works on Iași's district heating system will leave the city without hot water for 6 days, with elderly residents expected to be among those most severely affected.
Case of a 57-year-old woman with chest pain: cardiac diagnosis and treatment
A woman with a family history of coronary artery disease develops chest pain on exertion, requiring urgent cardiological intervention.
The biblical diet: the food trend that could benefit seniors too through natural foods
The new Bible-inspired diet promotes whole, natural foods whilst avoiding processed products, with potential health benefits for older adults.
Foto ilustrativăNew rules for sick leave: The first day will be paid for chronic patients and emergency cases
Law 64/2026 amends the rules governing sick leave payments, exempting chronic patients and emergency cases from the unpaid first-day rule.
Serious Risks of Expired Medications: Toxicologists' Warning for Seniors
Specialists warn that administering expired pills can endanger the health of elderly people.
Experts: Hantavirus Does Not Pose a Major Public Health Threat in Romania
Infectious disease specialists are reassuring the public amid concerns over hantavirus, explaining that the virus is not fatal.
Suspected hantavirus case in Romania – epidemiological investigation under way in Arad and Bihor
Health authorities are investigating a suspected case of hantavirus in a patient admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Bihor.
Romania Among Top Countries for Cardiovascular Risk – The Leading Cause of Death in Seniors
Our country records one of the highest cardiovascular risk rates in the world, with the elderly population being particularly affected.
Regional hospitals in Cluj, Iași and Craiova to be completed within the next three years
Investments of 5.6 billion RON for 2,506 beds. The projects have entered the home straight with concrete progress.
Romania receives €2.62 billion from PNRR for healthcare reforms and other sectors
The European Commission approves the new tranche of European funds, which includes investments in the healthcare system, with elderly care also set to benefit.
Dangers of Self-Medicating with Ivermectin for the Elderly Following Mel Gibson's Statements
Oncologists warn of the risks of self-medicating with ivermectin for cancer treatment, following the actor's controversial statements.
New regional hospital with 849 beds to be built in Cluj – investment of 1.79 billion RON
The contract for the construction of the Cluj Regional Hospital has been officially signed. The facility will also serve elderly patients from across the region.
Seniors' Anxiety During Times of Uncertainty: How to Manage the Tension
Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the diffuse sense of agitation brought on by change and unpredictability.
Regular Medical Check-Ups Save Lives: The Case of a Senior with an Asymptomatic Condition
A 60-year-old man discovered a serious condition through a routine check-up, demonstrating the importance of regular medical monitoring in older adults.
Physical activity protects seniors' brains against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Recent studies demonstrate that regular exercise activates the brain's natural toxin-elimination mechanisms in older adults.
Innovative therapy without chemotherapy for blood cancer in the elderly
The new CAR-T variant eliminates the need for chemotherapy, offering hope to seniors with haematological cancer by reducing adverse side effects.
Hantavirus in Romania: The First Confirmed Case and What Seniors Need to Know
Doctor Valeriu Gheorghiță offers clarification on the country's first hantavirus case and the risks for vulnerable individuals.
Romania to Cut 14,000 Hospital Beds by 2028 – Impact on Senior Care
The public healthcare system is to be restructured through the elimination of 14,000 hospital beds, a measure that raises concerns about elderly patients' access to medical care.
Ministrul Sănătății liniștește: Nu există riscuri privind hantavirusul în România Health Minister reassures: There are no risks regarding hantavirus in Romania
Romanian authorities confirm there are no grounds for concern among seniors and the general population regarding hantavirus.