At the Voice of the Elderly portal, we are launching a campaign to establish aEuropean Commissioner for the Elderly. In the European Union, human rights and a dignified life at all stages of life are among its core values. Leaders of the member states in the Council of Europe have committed to upholding the social […]
How is the property of the elderly protected in nursing homes?A break-in at the reception of a nursing home for the elderly in Maribor, a missing wallet, a fur coat, jewelry, and a toiletry bag. These are some of the stolen items reported by relatives at various nursing homes in Ljubljana. The media Preiskovalno.si reported
My neighbour is over 75 years old. She lives alone in her house and has a vegetable and fruit garden. The house is larger than 120 square meters, and by the time she finishes cleaning everything from the basement to the second floor, she can start all over again. Despite working at home and enjoying
Modern society is not measured by how it cares for the strongest but by how it treats the most vulnerable. A dignified farewell is not a privilege but a right. No one in this country should die in distress, loneliness, or without comprehensive care. For the first time, we have a Ministry for a Solidary
On a late January morning, the phone rings. The voice on the other end breaks into sobs: “Please, come, help. An elderly man has been bedridden for four months, lying in his excrement. He has no one. He’s alone, completely alone. Save him, save his life.” The cameraman and I get into the car and
Children need tenderness, touch, affection, shelter and protection. But what about the elderly? This year, as never before, we have seen an alarming increase in media reports of acts of violence against the elderly, but nothing is being done. It’s as if nothing shocks us anyone anymore. Have computer screens and social media led us
