AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMental Health Care Access: A Tallinn survey for the “Depression-Free Tallinn” project finds older people with depression are far more likely to get antidepressants than psychotherapy—over-60s use medication about three times as often as therapy—while stigma and confusion about where to seek help remain major barriers. Domestic Violence Law Reform: Estonia is moving to better align with a new EU directive on violence against women and domestic violence, including stronger rules for protecting children and assessing each victim’s support needs. Hospital Billing Rules: Estonia’s Health Insurance Fund says inpatient fees can restart when patients are transferred between hospitals because systems don’t share payment data, creating a risk of double-charging for the same treatment course. Elderly Fall Response: The Ministry of the Interior will temporarily keep police assisting elderly people who fall at home outside working hours, after an earlier plan to shift this to ambulances and social workers triggered concerns about capacity. Sleep & Wellness Research: A study in Tartu, Bologna and Amsterdam reports bright light therapy improved sleep cycles and activity in seniors with reduced daylight exposure. Public Health & Water Safety: Kuressaare residents were told to boil water after E. coli and coliform were found. Flooding in Pärnu: Heavy rain overwhelmed Pärnu’s sewer system, flooding roads and buildings; authorities say the situation is under control and urge residents to check on elderly neighbors.
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