Ethical burden, restricted resources and poor management cause home care workers to leave their jobs
Many of Finland’s newly established wellbeing services counties are looking to cut costs in eldercare services, especially in round-the-clock care and home care. At the same time, the sector suffers from a significant shortage of workforce, which means that a growing number of older adults, many with high needs for support, have to manage in their own homes without adequate help. According to a new study by the University of Eastern Finland, difficulties in home care have persisted for a long time – and also taken a toll on home care workers’ wellbeing. “We examined home care workers’
