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# older-people - Monday 2 December, 2019

'Christmas can be a very lonely time of the year': People asked to look out for the elderly this winter ALONE

'Christmas can be a very lonely time of the year': People asked to look out for the elderly this winter

Dec 2nd 2019, 3:41 PM 7,953 Views 6 Comments

The advice comes as part of the Dublin City Council and Alone’s cold weather initiative.

# older-people - Friday 22 November, 2019

Some pensioners in South Dublin to be hit with council house rent rise of more than €600 Rent Hike

Some pensioners in South Dublin to be hit with council house rent rise of more than €600

Nov 22nd 2019, 6:08 PM 34,197 Views 67 Comments

“Multi-person households” that include pensioners will not receive the €10 weekly discount.

# older-people - Thursday 10 October, 2019

Three in four older Irish adults suffer from two or more medical conditions at the same time Multimorbidity

Three in four older Irish adults suffer from two or more medical conditions at the same time

Oct 10th 2019, 12:11 PM 20,622 Views 21 Comments

Women have “a more complex network” of conditions, according to new research.

# older-people - Tuesday 6 August, 2019

HSE saving measures to target older people and those with disabilities 'in order to break even' Health Spending

HSE saving measures to target older people and those with disabilities 'in order to break even'

Aug 6th 2019, 7:21 PM 20,048 Views 22 Comments

The HSE boss has denied it is undertaking any cost-cutting measures.

# older-people - Monday 8 July, 2019

Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average Medication

Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average

Jul 8th 2019, 3:00 PM 31,258 Views 79 Comments

Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.

# older-people - Wednesday 17 April, 2019

First of its kind fund launched to tackle loneliness Mental Health

First of its kind fund launched to tackle loneliness

Apr 17th 2019, 8:08 PM 21,269 Views 21 Comments

The first of its kind fund will go towards helping local groups and community-based projects.

# older-people - Saturday 8 September, 2018

'Standing up for their generation': These older people are getting tattoos to fight ageism ALONE

'Standing up for their generation': These older people are getting tattoos to fight ageism

Sep 8th 2018, 5:30 PM 16,360 Views 16 Comments

Alone, the charity that supports older people at home, is aiming to raise €10,000 during the event.

# older-people - Sunday 15 July, 2018

'I feel more secure': How HomeShare has been bringing the old and young together Loneliness This post contains videos

'I feel more secure': How HomeShare has been bringing the old and young together

Jul 15th 2018, 9:30 PM 27,732 Views 17 Comments

We visited John and Amy who have been taking part in the service.

# older-people - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

'Isn’t there something awful about society, that so many people are praying for a house?' Vincent Browne

'Isn’t there something awful about society, that so many people are praying for a house?'

Mar 27th 2018, 2:51 PM 31,020 Views 76 Comments

Alone Ireland today launched a campaign called ‘How will you pay the rent when you retire?’

# older-people - Monday 26 February, 2018

Status Orange snow-ice warning issued for seven counties as temperatures set to plunge to -7 Beast From The East

Status Orange snow-ice warning issued for seven counties as temperatures set to plunge to -7

Feb 26th 2018, 11:45 AM 157,283 Views 100 Comments

The eastern part of the country is set to be the worst hit by the wintry weather.

# older-people - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

Living alone in old age: 'When my wife died, I discovered I didn't have close friends. It's lonely' ALONE

Living alone in old age: 'When my wife died, I discovered I didn't have close friends. It's lonely'

Nov 22nd 2017, 6:20 AM 25,430 Views 15 Comments

Alone, a charity for older people, has launched its Christmas campaign – No one should be alone this Christmas.

# older-people - Tuesday 21 November, 2017

Vincent Browne: '60,000 old people have hardly any visits from friends or family. It's awful' Alone At Christmas

Vincent Browne: '60,000 old people have hardly any visits from friends or family. It's awful'

Nov 21st 2017, 1:15 PM 19,650 Views 34 Comments

Browne was speaking at the launch of Alone’s Christmas campaign for older people.

# older-people - Thursday 14 September, 2017

Growing old in Ireland: 'If you want support, you're going to have to pay for it' Fair Deal This post contains videos

Growing old in Ireland: 'If you want support, you're going to have to pay for it'

Sep 14th 2017, 3:59 PM 31,050 Views 51 Comments

Whether its Fair Deal contributions, nursing home fees or general funding in the care system, money gets in the way of older people deciding where they spend their final years.

# older-people - Wednesday 13 September, 2017

'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe life in a nursing home Home

'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe life in a nursing home

Sep 13th 2017, 6:30 AM 29,243 Views 27 Comments

A major study has highlighted the need for residents to be more involved in decision-making.

# older-people - Friday 4 August, 2017

Kerry nursing home told its system for residents' cash is 'not secure' Kerry

Kerry nursing home told its system for residents' cash is 'not secure'

Aug 4th 2017, 6:00 AM 8,704 Views 3 Comments

An inspection in April this year also found some staff had not received training in medication management and infection control.

# older-people - Friday 14 July, 2017

Older person's care centre set to close today over fire safety fears Navan

Older person's care centre set to close today over fire safety fears

Jul 14th 2017, 6:01 AM 6,663 Views 5 Comments

The service is used by more than 100 older people a week.

# older-people - Thursday 6 July, 2017

'They simply can't afford it': Older people being priced out of nursing homes Fair Deal

'They simply can't afford it': Older people being priced out of nursing homes

Jul 6th 2017, 6:00 AM 19,196 Views 13 Comments

Age Action has said some nursing homes are charging “extortionate costs”.

# older-people - Monday 12 June, 2017

Older people overpaying €1,000 for health insurance as they're 'afraid to switch plan' Shop Around

Older people overpaying €1,000 for health insurance as they're 'afraid to switch plan'

Jun 12th 2017, 9:21 AM 13,809 Views 10 Comments

At least two in every five policyholders are on “dated and hugely overpriced plans”.

# older-people - Sunday 2 April, 2017

How tiny woolly hats are making a difference in the lives of older people The Big Knit

How tiny woolly hats are making a difference in the lives of older people

Apr 2nd 2017, 9:00 PM 17,920 Views 4 Comments

The knitted creations raise money for charity and allow older people to meet up and work together.

# older-people - Wednesday 22 March, 2017

Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions Medicine

Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions

Mar 22nd 2017, 6:05 AM 12,072 Views 6 Comments

People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.

# older-people - Saturday 25 February, 2017

'Retirement should be an option' - plan to abolish retirement age welcomed Happy Retirement

'Retirement should be an option' - plan to abolish retirement age welcomed

Feb 25th 2017, 7:10 AM 15,723 Views 25 Comments

It has received widespread welcome from older people’s’ groups.

# older-people - Tuesday 14 February, 2017

Most older people are having sex on a regular basis Still Got It

Most older people are having sex on a regular basis

Feb 14th 2017, 7:28 AM 31,293 Views 40 Comments

Having sex in your advancing years makes you more optimistic about growing old, the research claims.

# older-people - Monday 19 December, 2016

From The Daily Edge Older people in Ireland are getting lovely Christmas cards made by Thai kids and their Irish teacher Cards From Thailand

Older people in Ireland are getting lovely Christmas cards made by Thai kids and their Irish teacher

Dec 19th 2016, 9:25 AM 3,322 Views No Comments

They’re sending the cards to the charity Age Action, who will distribute them to the older people using their services. Aww.

# older-people - Tuesday 6 December, 2016

End-of-life care plans at Galway nursing home left blank Lough Corrib

End-of-life care plans at Galway nursing home left blank

Dec 6th 2016, 8:10 PM 14,424 Views 15 Comments

There was also no nurse in charge on the day of a Hiqa inspection.

# older-people - Sunday 4 December, 2016

Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them Social Isolation

Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them

Dec 4th 2016, 7:45 AM 5,397 Views 3 Comments

Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.

# older-people - Friday 2 December, 2016

'I didn't want to be any bother': Older people urged to ask for help this Christmas ALONE This post contains videos

'I didn't want to be any bother': Older people urged to ask for help this Christmas

Dec 2nd 2016, 3:01 PM 8,877 Views 12 Comments

A charity for older people wants to remind them they deserve to live with dignity.

# older-people - Friday 25 November, 2016

Poll: Should mandatory retirement be abolished? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should mandatory retirement be abolished?

Nov 25th 2016, 8:30 AM 16,484 Views 89 Comments

Retirement clauses have led to high numbers of older people on the dole.

# older-people - Monday 5 September, 2016

There'll be a million over-65s in Ireland by 2031 - experts say we need a plan Ageing Population

There'll be a million over-65s in Ireland by 2031 - experts say we need a plan

Sep 5th 2016, 6:00 AM 11,937 Views 21 Comments

Social Justice Ireland said it is seriously concerned that adequate funding is not being provided to address the ageing of the population.

# older-people - Tuesday 19 July, 2016

It might be great weather outside, but there are a few things to worry about Getting Hot In Here

It might be great weather outside, but there are a few things to worry about

Jul 19th 2016, 4:14 PM 29,402 Views 27 Comments

Watch out for your pets, and don’t forget the suncream, these experts say.

# older-people - Wednesday 6 July, 2016

Families 'very upset' as residents of nursing home to be removed over safety concerns Athlone

Families 'very upset' as residents of nursing home to be removed over safety concerns

Jul 6th 2016, 2:18 PM 14,191 Views 8 Comments

The HSE made the decision after an electrical report highlighted a number of risks.

# older-people - Friday 3 June, 2016

Social workers 'waiting for people to die' to get elderly clients the care they need Home Help

Social workers 'waiting for people to die' to get elderly clients the care they need

Jun 3rd 2016, 6:05 AM 9,149 Views 8 Comments

Social workers say as many of half of their clients who have gone into nursing homes could have stayed in their own homes with proper supports.

# older-people - Wednesday 13 April, 2016

What about this idea? - Caring for older people to pay for your own future care Caring Credits

What about this idea? - Caring for older people to pay for your own future care

Apr 13th 2016, 6:01 AM 13,729 Views 18 Comments

An Irish student has won an international award for a version of the proposal.

# older-people - Saturday 12 March, 2016

Going out tonight? People with busy social lives are more likely to stay healthy into old age Going Out

Going out tonight? People with busy social lives are more likely to stay healthy into old age

Mar 12th 2016, 6:00 PM 18,858 Views 25 Comments

It helps to stay busy.

# older-people - Tuesday 8 March, 2016

Older people moving to smaller houses might help housing crisis Living Alone

Older people moving to smaller houses might help housing crisis

Mar 8th 2016, 11:15 AM 27,683 Views 166 Comments

Age Action says an ESRI report “seems to ignore the lack of choice faced by many older people”.

# older-people - Tuesday 19 January, 2016

Gerry Adams is hopeful he'll be Taoiseach for the Easter Rising centenary 1916

Gerry Adams is hopeful he'll be Taoiseach for the Easter Rising centenary

Jan 19th 2016, 2:12 PM 29,122 Views 301 Comments

Sinn Féin has launched its policy for older people, but not everyone is impressed.

# older-people - Wednesday 11 November, 2015

Traffic lights are changing too quickly for a lot of old people Stuck In The Middle

Traffic lights are changing too quickly for a lot of old people

Nov 11th 2015, 6:58 PM 12,416 Views 41 Comments

The average Irish person walks at around 1.33 metres per second.

# older-people - Friday 30 October, 2015

'I don’t feel safe in my home after it was burgled and fear constantly hangs over me' Opinion

'I don’t feel safe in my home after it was burgled and fear constantly hangs over me'

Oct 30th 2015, 8:00 PM 59 Views 25 Comments

Pat Kelly, aged 72, cared for his parents for most of his life. Now, he struggles to make ends meet and fears the rise in crime in his area.

# older-people - Sunday 23 August, 2015

From The Daily Edge 17 times older people were the best thing on Facebook Facebook

17 times older people were the best thing on Facebook

Aug 23rd 2015, 9:30 PM 14,503 Views 1 Comment

<3 forever <3

# older-people - Monday 15 June, 2015

Elderly woman loses her home after letting her son move in after marriage breakdown Financial Abuse

Elderly woman loses her home after letting her son move in after marriage breakdown

Jun 15th 2015, 4:45 PM 44,881 Views 46 Comments

The abuse includes demands for money, stealing of possessions and withholding money from older people.

# older-people - Monday 4 May, 2015

What has it really been like for older people during austerity? Opinion

What has it really been like for older people during austerity?

May 4th 2015, 6:00 PM 422 Views 42 Comments

The magnitude of the impact of the recession on older people is as diverse as the ageing population itself.

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