Ruthless times-Songs of care: Crisis in older people care sector

Background: The Finnish-language documentary, Ruthless Times - Songs of Care, highlighted the challenges of older people care in Finland. Through a blend of choral scenes and documentary footage, it exposed the ethical and economic disparities in caregiving.Objective: To provide a narrative of the documentary and its implications in the older people care sector.Methods: Media review.Results: The film explored the consequences of nursing personnel shortages, showcasing the impact on patient care and nursing staff morale. It also featured a choir of nursing staff and pensioners, adding depth to the narrative.Conclusion: The documentary compellingly emphasized the intrinsic connection between the shortage of nursing staff and the quality of care within the older people community, advocating for a holistic approach to improve older people care within the Finnish social and healthcare framework.Implications for practiceThere is a need for systemic reforms and increased support for nursing staff to enhance the quality of care for older people in Finland.

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The Finnish-language documentary highlighted the challenges of older people care, showcasing the consequences of nursing personnel shortages on patient care and nursing staff morale. It also emphasized the intrinsic connection between the shortage of nursing staff and the quality of care within the older people community.