For the media
The Ombudsman for Older People is an autonomous and independent authority tasked with promoting the realisation of the rights and best interest of older people. The duties of the Ombudsman for Older People involve advocacy. The Ombudsman works to ensure that the rights and status of older people are taken into consideration in legislation and decision-making.
Päivi Topo acts as the Ombudsman for Older People.
Media contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Media phone: 0295 666 813
Services for the media
The Ombudsman for Older People is happy to serve the media on weekdays during office hours. The Ombudsman for Older People does not have communications on-call duty outside office hours.
Are you looking for an expert for an interview? The staff of the Office of the Ombudsman for Older People provide information and perspectives on issues related to the status and rights of older people.
Elisa Virkola:
- Social security and social work for older people
- Mental health and substance abuse services for older people
- Promoting the well-being and health of older people
- The position of older people with memory disorders
Marjut Vuorela:
- The fundamental and human rights of older people
- Digitalisation and the position of older people
- Influencing the position of older people and the realisation of their rights
- Legislative issues concerning the position of older people
Vilhelmiina Lehto-Niskala:
- Services for older people such as home care and 24-hour care
- The position of older people in social- and health care services
- Work with older people and its management
- The promotion and rehabilitation of functional ability
Would you like to be on the media contact information list of the Ombudsman for Older People? Register via e-mail at the following address: [email protected]
