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Karin Johansson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa with more than 23 years’ experience covering financial news, lifestyle and entertainment and current affairs across all forms of media including broadcast, print and digital. Most notably, she's been instrumental in the inception and growth of media start-ups for globally recognised brands such as CNBC and Bloomberg across Africa, and TRT World in Turkey. Her responsibilities spanned from conceptualising programmes to managing the quality of editorial coverage and recruiting and leading diverse teams across geographies.
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Everyday influence – democracy when health and social care are part of everyday life
The article discusses the challenges faced by elderly individuals in Stockholm due to the rigid and uncoordinated health and social care services. Through the stories of Anders, Sophia, and Gunnel, it highlights how the lack of flexibility and coordination in these services undermines their ability to exercise democracy in their everyday lives. The text argues for a shift in the ideological underpinnings of health and social care services, moving away from neoliberalism towards a model that recognizes the interdependency, vulnerability, and agency of older persons.
Qualities of the environment that support a sense of home and belonging in nursing homes for older people
The study explores how the environment in nursing homes can support a sense of home and belonging for older residents in Sweden. It identifies four key qualities: stability and everydayness, a central cultural 'beating heart', spatial dynamics, and 'magnetic places' that attract residents. These qualities are shown to enhance residents' comfort, participation, and social interactions, contributing to a more enjoyable and fulfilling everyday life. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating care and safety with opportunities for resident engagement and the role of shared culture in connecting nursing homes to the wider community.
Qualities of the environment that support a sense of home and belonging in nursing homes for older people - CORRIGENDUM
This corrigendum addresses corrections to the article 'Qualities of the environment that support a sense of home and belonging in nursing homes for older people,' ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the published work.
Flaxande fåglar fixade första priset
Wilma Hallqvist, a 3-year-old from Östersund, won the 'Påsk i färg' art competition in the 0-6 years category with her green-toned painting of a rooster. The competition saw several hundred entries, and Wilma's artwork was praised for its careful selection of colors.
The Swedish Tax Agency is gearing up to meet future AI threats
The Swedish Tax Agency is actively recruiting developers in Östersund and enhancing its security measures to address the increasing digital threats, particularly those posed by AI. Anette Espell, the section manager at the IT department in Östersund, emphasizes the seriousness with which the agency is approaching this issue.
Så lamslogs kommunen – mångmiljonhaveriet
Härjedalens municipality faced a severe crisis when all its IT systems were locked, believed to be the work of the notorious hacker network Akira. The incident, which occurred as employees were going on Christmas leave, is expected to cost millions. The disruption was first noticed by home care staff when they couldn't access essential systems.
Document: How an Entire Municipality Was Paralyzed – The Multi-Million Failure
A significant cybersecurity breach paralyzed all IT systems in Härjedalen, attributed to the notorious hacker network Akira. The incident's cause remains unknown, but it is expected to incur multi-million costs for the municipality.
After the Major Crash: IT Manager Calls for Investment
Härjedalen's IT systems are being rebuilt following a major hacker attack during the Christmas holidays. The municipality's IT manager, Annika Palmgren, advocates for a national IT security initiative, highlighting the financial constraints faced by smaller municipalities. The cyberattack paralyzed all municipal IT systems, with the IT consultancy firm addressing the issues billing six million kronor so far. The total cost of the IT failure is expected to be significantly higher, and a new IT infrastructure with a high priority on security is currently being developed.
How Storsjöyran Plans to Avoid Queue Chaos This Summer
During the Yran Friday evening, the city was congested as tickets were exchanged for festival wristbands, leading to long queues. The Allmänna reklamationsnämnden received several complaints about the festival's long lines but decided to dismiss one case. Sofie Sillrén from Storsjöyran explained that the queues lasted about two hours, mainly due to an unusually high number of last-minute ticket purchases, with more than double the tickets sold compared to the previous year.
After the Economic Crisis - New Company to Save the Bingo Hall
The bingo hall on Kyrkgatan, previously on the brink of bankruptcy, is now operated by a new entity. The Östersunds bingoallians, owned by 13 local associations including IFK Östersund, Frösö IF, and Ope IF, has managed the hall for several years. Any potential surplus from the operations will continue to support local sports clubs.
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