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# Elderly

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Robots like Stevie could allow the elderly to live in their own homes for longer
'Up to 10% of older Irish people are victims of financial abuse'
A group of elderly Irish expats in Manchester are on a mission to save longwave radio
'I wasn't alive for six years, then I started living again': How new homes made a huge difference to the elderly
Appeal for mourners to attend funeral of Irishman who died alone in Manchester
Growing old in Ireland: 'If you want support, you're going to have to pay for it'
'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe life in a nursing home
Burglars pretending to be gardaí force their way into elderly man's home
'The rigid way our social welfare system works means we are losing good care workers'
Clamping complaints: Elderly woman with no mobile or credit card clamped while at mass
Left to die at the side of a road - south east Asian country's ageing population leads to humanitarian crisis
Kerry nursing home told its system for residents' cash is 'not secure'
Kerry woman (107) who emigrated to America finally fulfills dream of receiving high school diploma
'They simply can't afford it': Older people being priced out of nursing homes
Couple in their 80s 'traumatised' after holiday money stolen in violent robbery
We need compassion as a priority in how we care for people like Michael and Kathleen
Elderly couple married for 63 years separated as one is rejected for nursing home care
The Citizens' Assembly is back this weekend - this time they're dealing with the issue of ageing
Brendan Courtney's dad passes away months after documentary on care for the elderly
40-year-old man charged after couple in their 80s found dead in house
How tiny woolly hats are making a difference in the lives of older people
Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions
Prescriptions are going to be cheaper for over-70s with a medical card from tomorrow
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Home care: The way we care for the elderly could be about to change
Elderly care patient discovered 'lying on the bedroom floor covered in urine and faeces'
'I'd love more people to come out to me because I'm not getting out as much as I used to'
End-of-life care plans at Galway nursing home left blank
Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them
'I didn't want to be any bother': Older people urged to ask for help this Christmas
Poll: What's your biggest fear about growing older?
Pensions up and charges down - How did the elderly fare in the Budget?
'Utterly heartbreaking': Community shocked by death of two elderly brothers
There'll be a million over-65s in Ireland by 2031 - experts say we need a plan
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
Families 'very upset' as residents of nursing home to be removed over safety concerns
Vast majority of elderly abuse is carried out by a close friend or family member
Older people moving to smaller houses might help housing crisis
Renua wants elderly to use apps to stay in touch - but OAPs must buy the phones
'If a regular suddenly stops coming, it usually means he or she has died'