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In Finland, a growing alternative to traditional nursing homes is offering seniors more independence and personal care. Eighty-eight-year-old Raimo Suominen lives in a private shared home for seniors run by caregiver Mervi Laurila. Residents have their own rooms while sharing daily life, meals and activities. Supporters say the family-style care model provides more individual attention, improves quality of life and can be a cost-effective response to the challenges of an ageing population. Around 300 such care homes already exist in Finland.
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