# Elderly care and nutrition policy in Denmark > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-and-nutrition-policy-in-denmark > Updated: 2026-09-20T05:55:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In Frederikshavn, Denmark, the municipality announced plans to replace home-cooked meals with industrial catering at nine nursing homes to save an estimated 2.2 million DKK annually. This decision faced criticism from the Food and Nutrition Association, which argued that the savings might not materialize and could compromise the quality of life for elderly residents. Family members also expressed concern regarding the loss of the social and sensory experience provided by on-site kitchens. In response to broader elderly care issues, the Dansk Folkeparti proposed a new care package for Copenhagen Municipality as part of 2027 budget negotiations. This proposal includes establishing dedicated production kitchens at specific nursing homes to provide meals prepared from scratch. Other initiatives in the package include eliminating co-payments for specialized dental care, improving Danish language proficiency among staff, and renaming care centers to ‘nursing homes’ to create a more domestic atmosphere. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Nordhavn social housing: 50 new units planned for Sundmolen VIBO and By & Havn have agreed to build 50 new social housing units at Sundmolen in Nordhavn, featuring waterfront views and communal living spaces for all ages. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dansk-folkeparti-proposes-new-elderly-care-package-for-copenhagen ### 2026-08-26: Frederikshavn Municipality to replace nursing home meals with industrial catering Frederikshavn Municipality plans to replace home-cooked meals with industrial catering at nursing homes to save 2.2 million DKK, sparking concerns over elderly quality of life. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frederikshavn-municipality-to-replace-nursing-home-meals-with-industrial-catering --- Cite as: Elderly care and nutrition policy in Denmark. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elderly-care-and-nutrition-policy-in-denmark