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Thursday 23 March 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# ALTRUISM
Jose Mourinho helps deliver food parcels to elderly
The Portuguese manager volunteered for charity Age UK and community group Love Your Doorstep.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Pensions
Over 20,000 pensioners to benefit from rate increase following review
Another 21,294 will remain on their existing rate of payment.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# So old
28 ways 2019 is about to make you feel extremely old
Gulp.
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”.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# lunch crunch
Poll: Have you checked in with an elderly neighbour in this cold snap?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Missing
Gardaí renew appeal for 89-year-old Wexford man missing since Thursday
William Busher is known to drive a brown 141 Nissan Qashqai.
# 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.
# 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.”
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
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.