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Elderly people are concerned about the reliability of their personal alarm systems following the announcement that the 2G network will be switched off in December 2027, which could leave them without assistance in life-threatening situations. #persoonsalarmering #oudere #2Gnetwerk (translated)

The article advocates for a fundamental change in housing policy by increasing housing opportunities for all groups, instead of distributing scarcity, and emphasizes that creating additional housing for status holders can lead to more affordable homes for young people, the elderly, and other home seekers. #woonkansen #statushouders #socialehuisvesting (translated)

Massive demonstrations are taking place this weekend in various major European cities, including Paris, Brussels, and Madrid, driven by dissatisfaction with the state of education, rising living costs, and pension reforms, and characterized by a diverse group of participants, from young people to the elderly. #protesten #onderwijs #klimaatactie (translated)

The medication system Medimo in nursing homes went temporarily offline due to a PHP software leak, but caregivers were able to ensure the supply of medication thanks to backup systems without residents experiencing any adverse effects. #ouderenzorg #medicatie #digitalezorg (translated)

Cor Gaarenstroom, 67, has gone back to work after his retirement because he didn't like just playing guitar, and he is not the only one, as the number of retirees who continue to work is growing rapidly, partly out of financial necessity and partly out of a desire for social contacts and meaning. #Gepensioneerden #Ouderenwerk #Arbeidspotentieel (translated)

The author wrote that more than 100,000 euros had been raised for Wim (80), who according to her was threatened with homelessness by the municipality. She described the fundraising campaign as great. She also reported that Mona Keijzer had submitted a motion to prevent elderly people from being evicted from their holiday homes without suitable alternative housing. The author asked if anyone could vote against the motion. https://t.co/eKS0k4MjYo #Ouderen #Wooncrisis #Solidariteit (translated)

Mona Keijzer wrote that Wim from Eibergen, who was 80 years old, could not find a permanent home and was also at risk of losing his holiday home. According to her, the cabinet scrapped the plan that was supposed to provide residents of holiday parks with security and discontinued household assistance and support. Keijzer argued that this could and should be done differently. https://t.co/4KLKFZ0qgv #Woningnood #Zorg #Ouderen (translated)

Mona Keijzer wrote that the cabinet had cut €1.1 billion from the budget for elderly care, including for modern nursing homes. According to her, it then presented €420 million that was also intended for other groups. Keijzer asked D66 what was left for the elderly. https://t.co/OQNv5706as #ouderenzorg #politiek #zorgbeleid (translated)

Simone Juffermans wrote that the situation would no longer improve. She compared the advice that HuGO gave in 2023 — "Have you thought of a wealthy friend?" — with a statement from 2026 by Mrs. Douchemunt, who according to Juffermans said that starters could live with their parents. She also wrote that Paternotte first wanted a good alternative so that status holders would not all end up on the street. #sociaal #woningnood #ouderen (translated)

Fleur Agema wrote that Minister Mirjam Sterk started talking about reforms herself in Café Kockelmann, but according to Agema, she did not receive any questions about the extent of the cuts to elderly care. She referred to these as not being reforms and stated that the plans included, among other things, an increase in the personal deductible to 400 euros, a personal contribution for home care, and the elimination of household help with a safety net. She also mentioned the cessation of funding for 6,000 nursing home places and the cancellation of the return of care homes, while according to her it had been shown that these were the most suitable for 20,000 vulnerable elderly people. Agema criticized the broadcast and addressed Mats Akkerman at the end. #ouderenzorg #bezuinigingen #hervormingen (translated)

Pepijn van Houwelingen wrote that a majority of the House of Representatives, according to him, did not want to rule out that young people would be imprisoned in the future if they did not fill out the Defense survey. According to him, in addition to the coalition parties, the elderly party, CU, SGP, and JA21 had no objections to that either. https://t.co/qqDlTtO73n #Defensie #Jongeren #Politiek (translated)