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# Elderly

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'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
A group of elderly Irish expats in Manchester are on a mission to save longwave radio
The service will end in 2019 and will be replaced by a digital service which campaigners say many older people in the UK will not be able to access.
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Oct 15th 2017, 7:00 AM
'I wasn't alive for six years, then I started living again': How new homes made a huge difference to the elderly
A new development recently won the top prize at the Irish Council for Social Housing’s 8th Biennial Community Housing Awards.
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Oct 8th 2017, 10:00 AM
Appeal for mourners to attend funeral of Irishman who died alone in Manchester
The Council of Irish Associations in Manchester are making funeral arrangements.
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Sep 15th 2017, 9:53 PM
Growing old in Ireland: 'If you want support, you're going to have to pay for it'
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.
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Sep 14th 2017, 3:59 PM
'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe life in a nursing home
A major study has highlighted the need for residents to be more involved in decision-making.
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Sep 13th 2017, 6:30 AM
Burglars pretending to be gardaí force their way into elderly man's home
An undisclosed sum of cash was stolen.
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Aug 31st 2017, 8:38 PM
'The rigid way our social welfare system works means we are losing good care workers'
Carers receive wages barely above the minimum wage, little guarantee of hours and have precious little career advancement prospects, writes Michael Harty.
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Aug 23rd 2017, 6:30 AM
Clamping complaints: Elderly woman with no mobile or credit card clamped while at mass
A passerby stopped with the woman and had to pay the fine.
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Aug 10th 2017, 12:05 AM
Left to die at the side of a road - south east Asian country's ageing population leads to humanitarian crisis
Years of domestic turmoil and a health system in tatters has seen Myanmar abandoning its elderly to their fate.
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Aug 6th 2017, 8:45 AM
Kerry nursing home told its system for residents' cash is 'not secure'
An inspection in April this year also found some staff had not received training in medication management and infection control.
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Aug 4th 2017, 6:00 AM
Kerry woman (107) who emigrated to America finally fulfills dream of receiving high school diploma
Hanna Lovett was born in a small town in Kerry in 1910. She moved to the US when she was 12.
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Jul 28th 2017, 10:03 PM
'They simply can't afford it': Older people being priced out of nursing homes
Age Action has said some nursing homes are charging “extortionate costs”.
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Jul 6th 2017, 6:00 AM
Couple in their 80s 'traumatised' after holiday money stolen in violent robbery
Two men have been arrested and are being questioned at Clontarf Garda Station.
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Jun 30th 2017, 2:25 PM
We need compassion as a priority in how we care for people like Michael and Kathleen
Throughout the country, decisions are being made for reasons that trump people’s relationships and families.
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Jun 28th 2017, 9:30 PM
Elderly couple married for 63 years separated as one is rejected for nursing home care
Michael Devereaux (90) broke down in tears as he explained the ‘nightmare’ situation.
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Jun 26th 2017, 4:31 PM
The Citizens' Assembly is back this weekend - this time they're dealing with the issue of ageing
The Assembly recently delivered its final report and recommendations on the Eight Amendment.
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Jun 10th 2017, 7:15 AM
Brendan Courtney's dad passes away months after documentary on care for the elderly
A documentary aired at the start of this year looked at the complexities of organising home care for the elderly.
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Jun 8th 2017, 2:15 PM
40-year-old man charged after couple in their 80s found dead in house
He is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
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May 29th 2017, 9:54 PM
How tiny woolly hats are making a difference in the lives of older people
The knitted creations raise money for charity and allow older people to meet up and work together.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 9:00 PM
Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
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Mar 22nd 2017, 6:05 AM
Prescriptions are going to be cheaper for over-70s with a medical card from tomorrow
Those eligible are advised to make themselves known to pharmacy staff so they can benefit from this reduction.
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Feb 28th 2017, 5:44 PM
Poll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Transport Minister Shane Ross has said that retesting “is a really good idea”.
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Feb 24th 2017, 9:52 PM
Home care: The way we care for the elderly could be about to change
A bill enshrining the right to home care passed the second stage of the legislative process yesterday.
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Jan 27th 2017, 6:05 AM
Elderly care patient discovered 'lying on the bedroom floor covered in urine and faeces'
Records released detail complaints received by Hiqa in relation to nursing homes.
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Dec 28th 2016, 6:30 AM
'I'd love more people to come out to me because I'm not getting out as much as I used to'
Alone is asking people to take the time to call into an elderly neighbour over Christmas.
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Dec 21st 2016, 10:00 PM
End-of-life care plans at Galway nursing home left blank
There was also no nurse in charge on the day of a Hiqa inspection.
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Dec 6th 2016, 8:10 PM
Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them
Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.
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Dec 4th 2016, 7:45 AM
'I didn't want to be any bother': Older people urged to ask for help this Christmas
A charity for older people wants to remind them they deserve to live with dignity.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 3:01 PM
Poll: What's your biggest fear about growing older?
A campaign is encouraging people to reach out to their neighbours.
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Oct 24th 2016, 10:22 AM
Pensions up and charges down - How did the elderly fare in the Budget?
An increase in the State pension of €5 per week was the much heralded measure the Government announced today.
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Oct 11th 2016, 7:54 PM
'Utterly heartbreaking': Community shocked by death of two elderly brothers
Daniel and William McCarthy were deaf and had lived together in south Dublin for over two decades.
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Oct 5th 2016, 8:50 AM
There'll be a million over-65s in Ireland by 2031 - experts say we need a plan
Social Justice Ireland said it is seriously concerned that adequate funding is not being provided to address the ageing of the population.
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Sep 5th 2016, 6:00 AM
Poll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
Fianna Fáil wants a €5 increase for pensioners in the next Budget.
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Aug 21st 2016, 10:23 AM
Families 'very upset' as residents of nursing home to be removed over safety concerns
The HSE made the decision after an electrical report highlighted a number of risks.
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Jul 6th 2016, 2:18 PM
Vast majority of elderly abuse is carried out by a close friend or family member
A new campaign aims to highlight the financial abuse of the elderly.
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Jun 15th 2016, 6:05 AM
Older people moving to smaller houses might help housing crisis
Age Action says an ESRI report “seems to ignore the lack of choice faced by many older people”.
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Mar 8th 2016, 11:15 AM
Renua wants elderly to use apps to stay in touch - but OAPs must buy the phones
The party says it’s “challenging stereotyping of elderly” but the measure has been criticised as “a bit mad”.
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Feb 24th 2016, 6:07 AM
'If a regular suddenly stops coming, it usually means he or she has died'
Thousands of retired South Koreans are hitting the dance floors at special discos for the elderly.
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Feb 21st 2016, 12:01 PM
This 110-year-old woman couldn't give a crap about being on TV
She’d much rather be napping. Which is fair.
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Feb 20th 2016, 12:16 PM
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