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# Elderly

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Voices
My2020: 'I am so angry at those who have breached the Covid rules'
Don is in his 80s and lives alone. He and his befriender Dana discuss a tough year.
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Dec 22nd 2020, 8:25 PM
# Alarming
Elderly mental health services 'seriously under-resourced' and need 'urgent improvement', report warns
Older people are facing a mental health “perfect storm” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Dec 4th 2020, 10:54 AM
# Covid-19
‘Stay away from blame’: Health officials say no single reason for nursing home outbreaks
The issue of elderly patients being discharged from acute hospital settings was raised by Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly today.
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May 19th 2020, 9:01 PM
# Covid-19
Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears
Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly raised the matter in the Dáil today.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 4:07 PM
# Coronavirus
Over-70s must stay at home even if they are fit and active, says government official
There are currently over 460,000 people aged over 70 in the country.
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Apr 1st 2020, 2:43 PM
# Vulnerable
Health Minister expects measures this week to address coronavirus infection in nursing homes
On Friday the Chief Medical Officer said there have been nine clusters of infection at nursing homes.
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Mar 29th 2020, 8:26 PM
# ALTRUISM
Jose Mourinho helps deliver food parcels to elderly
The Portuguese manager volunteered for charity Age UK and community group Love Your Doorstep.
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Mar 24th 2020, 9:06 AM
# Older People
'No exceptions': HSE boss says Covid-19 guidelines can't be relaxed for Mother's Day
Paul Reid says there must be compliance every day, regardless of what celebrations are on.
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Mar 20th 2020, 2:05 PM
# HIQA
Nursing home complaints: Allegations of abusive staff and unexplained injuries
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 12:05 AM
# ALONE
'Christmas can be a very lonely time of the year': People asked to look out for the elderly this winter
The advice comes as part of the Dublin City Council and Alone’s cold weather initiative.
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Dec 2nd 2019, 3:41 PM
# Allegations
Nursing home complaints: Allegations of sexual assault and unexplained injuries
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 12:05 AM
# Pensions
Over 20,000 pensioners to benefit from rate increase following review
Another 21,294 will remain on their existing rate of payment.
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May 23rd 2019, 5:37 PM
# Food Poisoning
Five people dead at retirement home in France after reportedly falling ill from eating duck salad
The five individuals are aged between 76 and 95 years old.
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Apr 3rd 2019, 10:50 AM
# Cork
Gardaí investigate after man (70s) seriously assaulted in Macroom car park
The incident took place at a car park in Sleaveen East, Macroom, early this morning.
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Mar 21st 2019, 10:46 AM
# HIQA
Nursing home complaints: Allegations of poor hygiene standards and staffing issues
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Jan 5th 2019, 4:00 PM
# So old
28 ways 2019 is about to make you feel extremely old
Gulp.
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Jan 1st 2019, 7:00 PM
Four men arrested over vintage car sales where elderly people were targeted
Gardaí said the operation “relates to offences of deception involving the purchase and sale of vintage and classic cars”.
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Dec 11th 2018, 10:56 PM
# ALONE
'Standing up for their generation': These older people are getting tattoos to fight ageism
Alone, the charity that supports older people at home, is aiming to raise €10,000 during the event.
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Sep 8th 2018, 5:30 PM
# martha al-bishara
US police chief defends using taser on 87-year-old grandmother cutting dandelions
The police stunned her with a taser and handcuffed her after she failed to follow instructions to drop a knife.
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Aug 17th 2018, 7:58 AM
# HIQA
Nursing home complaints: Staff member accused of 'physically and emotionally' abusing resident
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Jul 29th 2018, 12:05 AM
# Campaign
'It's shameful': Focus Ireland calls for urgent action to support elderly homeless people
There were 119 people over the age of 65 homeless in Ireland in February.
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Apr 16th 2018, 10:34 AM
# stay warm
Government will offer an extra week of fuel allowance during the cold snap
The decision means that fuel allowance recipients will now automatically receive €45 for this week instead of the usual €22.50.
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Feb 28th 2018, 9:52 AM
# lunch crunch
Poll: Have you checked in with an elderly neighbour in this cold snap?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
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Feb 27th 2018, 12:38 PM
# delayed discharges
Elderly people can't leave hospital due to council taking up to 18 months to fit walk-in showers and ramps
The Housing Department has also confirmed that the waiting list for home ramps is up to 10 months.
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Feb 12th 2018, 6:20 AM
# ballintemple village
92-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Cork three days ago
The collision occurred in Ballintemple village in Cork city on Tuesday.
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Feb 9th 2018, 12:46 PM
# Research
Number of elderly people with four or more diseases to double by 2035
A third of these people will be diagnosed with dementia, depression or a cognitive impairment.
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Jan 28th 2018, 6:30 AM
# Research
Myth debunked: Age isn't a risk factor for complications after surgery among older patients
Instead, frailty, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment and smoking were associated with postoperative complications.
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Jan 14th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Missing
Gardaí renew appeal for 89-year-old Wexford man missing since Thursday
William Busher is known to drive a brown 141 Nissan Qashqai.
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Jan 10th 2018, 11:31 AM
# HIQA
Nursing home staff member accused of 'squeezing resident's face and using abusive language'
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Dec 30th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Croydon
UK police officers surprise elderly couple with new car on Christmas Day after theirs was stolen
“I’ve heard of wonderful things happening to people, but I never thought this would happen to us.”
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Dec 27th 2017, 2:58 PM
# Rosie Hanrahan
'I've never seen so much anger': Warning against vigilante groups after murder of Limerick pensioner
The body of Rosie Hanrahan, aged 78, was found in her home at New Road Thomondgate in Limerick last Friday.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 6:50 PM
# Limerick
Limerick pensioners warned to install safety alarms after suspicious death of 78-year-old woman
The body of Rosie Hanrahan, aged 78, was found in her home at New Road Thomondgate in Limerick last Friday.
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Dec 19th 2017, 7:48 PM
# Waiting Lists
'It's Belfast or go blind': Bus of elderly head on eight-hour journey up North for cataract surgery
There are currently more than 8,500 people on the cataract waiting list in Ireland.
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Dec 18th 2017, 9:56 PM
# A time for giving
This Christmas market is asking locals to bring elderly neighbours along to enjoy the festive fun
Christmas can be a lonely time for elderly people living alone.
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Dec 9th 2017, 10:00 AM
# leopardstown park
Rusty tables, foul smells and no privacy: Nursing home ordered to improve after concerning inspection
The centre provides care for the sick and aged population in Dublin.
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Dec 7th 2017, 10:56 AM
# ALONE
'Christmas can be very hard if you're on your own': People asked to look out for the elderly this winter
The advice comes as part of the Dublin City Council and older person’s charity Alone’s cold weather initiative, which was launched today.
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Dec 1st 2017, 10:45 AM
# ALONE
Living alone in old age: 'When my wife died, I discovered I didn't have close friends. It's lonely'
Alone, a charity for older people, has launched its Christmas campaign – No one should be alone this Christmas.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 6:20 AM
# alone at christmas
Vincent Browne: '60,000 old people have hardly any visits from friends or family. It's awful'
Browne was speaking at the launch of Alone’s Christmas campaign for older people.
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Nov 21st 2017, 1:15 PM
# science week
Robots like Stevie could allow the elderly to live in their own homes for longer
A team of researchers at Trinity have been given funding by Enterprise Ireland to develop a robot to assist with the elderly.
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Nov 13th 2017, 4:11 PM
Voices
'Up to 10% of older Irish people are victims of financial abuse'
We need to face up to the reality of this situation. Financial abuse can happen anyone, writes Eileen O’Callaghan.
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Oct 20th 2017, 7:00 AM
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