# older-people - Monday 20 May, 2013
HIQA found that residents at a Tipperary nursing home socialised, but that at times their alcohol consumption led to challenging behaviours.
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# older-people - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
A new ESRI publication says that young households were more likely to become unemployed and many purchased a home prior to the crash.
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# older-people - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Beechfield Nursing Home Group today announced the creation of 65 new jobs at its new care facility, Mount Hybla Private Designated Care Centre .
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# older-people - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Older people are more likely to spend more nights in hospital and to visit the GP, a TILDA study found.
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# older-people - Monday 4 February, 2013
Seat hogs, screaming babies and loud music – prepare yourself for another week of commuting bliss.
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# older-people - Friday 25 January, 2013
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said that cutbacks will not affect the standard of policing, but are you worried about the closure of 100 garda station?
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# older-people - Monday 21 January, 2013
Older people and those with mobility issues can be particularly affected by the cold snap, the charity ALONE has said.
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# older-people - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Active Retirement Ireland says growing numbers of older people are frightened of criminals acting with “impunity” after cuts to policing presence.
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# older-people - Monday 14 January, 2013
A government decision to cut the scheme by more than a million euro had been heavily criticised last week.
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# older-people - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
The helpline, operated by Third Age Ireland, was especially busy over the Christmas period, as older people dealt with bereavement, financial worries, and having to say goodbye to family members who have emigrated.
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# older-people - Friday 4 January, 2013
The move comes after HIQA cancelled the provider’s registration.
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# older-people - Monday 24 December, 2012
Charity urges people to share the Christmas spirit and provide companionship this Christmas.
# older-people - Thursday 13 December, 2012
The elderly man, who had been dead for several days, was found in his home in Ballyfermot this morning.
# older-people - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Means-testing medical cards for the elderly got a previous government in trouble – but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea, writes Eoin Lynch.
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# older-people - Saturday 24 November, 2012
The organisation said older people are at risk of becoming socially isolated if their passes are taken away.
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# older-people - Friday 23 November, 2012
Older adults rely more on holistic cues, such as word shape, when reading.
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# older-people - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
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Workers are generally required to retire at the age of 65 – but a new opposition party Bill argues that this is discrimination based on age. What do you think?
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# older-people - Thursday 25 October, 2012
The report found a lot more people than expected will need residential care or home help in coming years.
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# older-people - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Research from Trinity and Queen’s finds that older people’s balance can be improved by games using the Wii balance board.
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# older-people - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Following recent attacks on elderly people during burglaries, a charity has said there is increased fear and concern among older people.
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# older-people - Friday 28 September, 2012
Kathleen Lynch said it may fall to Ireland to advance gender equality in state and corporate boards when we take over the EU Presidency.
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The report was launched by broadcasting legend Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who said that “getting older doesn’t have to mean losing your health.”
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Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
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# older-people - Thursday 30 August, 2012
Age Action Ireland said it has concerns that older people may become increasingly isolated and excluded from certain services as they continue to move online.
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# older-people - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Inspections have revealed concerns over bathing residents and food portions, as well as serious levels of understaffing.
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# older-people - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
The charity, which supports older people, made the comments following the taking over of a private Galway nursing home by the HSE.
# older-people - Friday 17 August, 2012
Genio, the charity heading up the project, says it hopes to provide those living with dementia with the option of living for longer within their own communities and having an improved quality of life.
# older-people - Thursday 9 August, 2012
Our society has become used to regarding older people as a drain, writes Peter Kavanagh. But in these times, everyone has to pitch in.
# older-people - Friday 3 August, 2012
Gardaí singled out the group’s music as a factor in the Phoenix Park disorder. So what did these fine upstanding citizens think?
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# older-people - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Some older people told the helpline they are afraid to sleep at night because of being burgled.
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# older-people - Friday 20 July, 2012
Approximately €100 million will be spent on housing units between now and 2014 including €35 million for the voluntary housing sector.
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# older-people - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Alone will celebrate the anniversary at Glasnevin Cemetery, honouring volunteers who have been with the charity in excess of three decades.
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# older-people - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
The majority of alleged victims were aged over 80, female, and had reportedly been neglected or abused by a relative.
# older-people - Monday 23 April, 2012
The Government is also examining accommodation options as an alternative to nursing homes.
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# older-people - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Co-operation between the generations benefits everyone, and older people must play their part, writes retiree Betty O’Flynn.
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# older-people - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
An industry survey showed men are less likely than women to seek counselling for personal difficulties.
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# older-people - Monday 16 January, 2012
The HSE has outlined how it will save €750 million over the next 12 months.
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# older-people - Friday 6 January, 2012
A record 368 people turned 100 last year – meaning the State gave out almost €1million in bounty payments.
# older-people - Friday 23 December, 2011
Loneliness can have real health effects with Christmas a particularly bad time, support organisation Alone said.
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# older-people - Thursday 15 December, 2011
Researchers say fuel poverty is contributing to “significant” differences in summer and winter mortality rates across the island of Ireland.
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