Media imagery of home care reinforces the narrative of older adults as a burden, study says

Media imagery of home care reinforces the narrative of older adults as a burden, study says

Home care for older adults has received considerable attention in the Finnish media in recent years. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found that newspaper images of home care tend to paint a picture of efficient care workers in a hectic work environment, while portraying older clients as passive recipients of care.