# Elderly

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# Old Flames

After 70 years apart, D-Day veteran and wartime sweetheart to reunite

10,000 miles and seven decades are not enough to keep them away from each other, apparently.

21.5k

Jan 23rd 2016, 9:00 AM

# Courts

'I keep saying, why did it happen?': Man sentenced to 12 years for attempted rape of niece

In her victim impact report the now adult woman said her plans for her life changed as a result of the abuse.

26.3k

Jan 15th 2016, 6:25 PM

# People Power

Elderly musician overwhelmed with responses to ad asking for people to jam with him

“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”

20.4k

Dec 18th 2015, 10:07 PM

# let's jam

An elderly musician put out a request for people to jam with, and got loads of responses

“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”

3.2k

Dec 18th 2015, 2:32 PM

# London

Woman who swindled €96,000 from elderly man had "fraudster's handbook" with bizarre 9/11 sob story

Patricia Wutaan had a notebook full of scam scripts, including “I am a celebrity fashionista” and “My sewing machine is faulty.”

20.8k

Dec 11th 2015, 10:41 PM

# Retirement

This chart shows how hard Irish people work for their pensions

Full benefit comes after 43 years of contributions.

26.7k

Dec 7th 2015, 6:05 AM

Voices

Tom Clonan: 'Ireland is on the brink of a perfect storm in our health services'

Minister Varadkar needs to do ‘the bleeding obvious’ and demonstrate real leadership, writes Tom Clonan.

Nov 16th 2015, 8:45 PM

# Croydon

14-year-old girl arrested over assault on elderly woman on London bus

The 87-year-old woman was punched in the face and received a black eye.

17.7k

Nov 10th 2015, 8:57 AM

# Old's not gold

BOI backtracks on cash withdrawal stance, now say they'll help 'vulnerable and elderly' customers

Most customers will be forced to use ATMs or self-service machines to withdraw less than €700.

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Nov 4th 2015, 8:22 PM

# London

Man jailed for 24 years for raping 88-year-old woman in her bed

His elderly victim has been unable to return home, where she had lived for more than 20 years.

36.7k

Oct 29th 2015, 9:40 PM

# community

'I used to feel like crying but to get a window you can see out properly, it's like winning the Lotto'

Age Action is looking for volunteers to help with its Care and Repair programme.

24.9k

Sep 20th 2015, 8:30 PM

# no good punks

PHOTOS: 80-something graffiti artists hit the streets in Portugal

“It’s good to keep learning until you die.”

9.2k

Sep 5th 2015, 5:30 PM

# Take a Break

No such thing as a free lunch? Not for these pensioners

Take a break and read about this random act of kindness.

11.6k

Aug 12th 2015, 11:00 AM

# bogus callers

Fraudsters pretending to be high-end store staff scam Irish people out of thousands

One victim was convinced to transfer €38,000 out of their bank account.

32.3k

Aug 6th 2015, 3:24 PM

# Elderly

Going a month without a shower at HSE-run home is "intolerable"

Numerous shortcomings were found by a Hiqa report published yesterday.

9.8k

Jul 22nd 2015, 4:28 PM

# the tea polls

Ireland is basically the European champion of tea drinking*

*When it comes to having it as a caffeine source anyway.

17.5k

Jul 11th 2015, 5:45 PM

# Dublin

'Closure of taxi rank at Beaumont Hospital will impact on elderly patients'

Dublin City Council ordered the closure of the rank at the end of the month.

16.9k

Jun 23rd 2015, 9:35 PM

# help the aged

Why are we forcing the elderly out of their homes?

Alone says too many see nursing homes as the only option for older people.

12.0k

Jun 22nd 2015, 10:40 AM

# Elder Abuse

Niece suspected as thousands disappear from pensioner's account

This is just one example of elder abuse in Ireland.

29.9k

Jun 19th 2015, 6:12 AM

# moveable poo

Japan might put toilets in lifts in case people get stuck during earthquakes

Definitely qualifies as an emergency.

9.2k

Jun 7th 2015, 4:30 PM

# no fair deal

'Unfair and unjust': Proposed hike in nursing home bills slammed

Prime Time this evening reported on a review of the fair deal scheme.

11.2k

Apr 2nd 2015, 2:18 PM

# Investigation

Elderly couple found dead at home after not being seen for days

Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade were notified about the discovery.

51.0k

Mar 10th 2015, 1:32 PM

# dooley to the rescue

This Fianna Fáil TD chased down a hooded handbag thief in Ennis

Timmy Dooley returned the handbag to the elderly woman, who he said was “dazed” by the incident.

15.8k

Mar 6th 2015, 3:06 PM

# Vulnerable

Spate of attacks on elderly who are being tied up, gagged and attacked in their own homes

Age Action says neighbours need to play a role in preventing attacks.

14.4k

Feb 18th 2015, 1:05 PM

# Surveillance

The HSE has NOT abandoned plans to use CCTV in care homes

They have come to a junction because of privacy issues, however, and are now seeking expert advice on how to move forward.

8.6k

Jan 13th 2015, 5:19 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree that the State pension should be cut?

As more people get older, the Government have concerns about increasing expenditure.

29.2k

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Dec 29th 2014, 9:39 AM

# shut down

UK care home with 'overpowering smell' of urine shut down after inspection

Elderly residents were removed from the care home last night due to the immediate closure.

6.5k

Dec 10th 2014, 11:34 AM

# Mental Health

Caring for a relative with dementia can make you depressed

A new study shows the benefit of learning coping strategies.

9.5k

Nov 19th 2014, 10:45 AM

# no fair deal

The waiting list for nursing home money is getting even longer

The budget for the scheme is capped and those on the waiting list are forced to foot a bill of €13,000 a year until they’re approved.

6.4k

Oct 30th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Paramilitary

Masked trio claiming to be from UVF rob elderly men in their house

Links between this and a crime last week are being explored.

10.3k

Oct 7th 2014, 5:59 PM

# Derry

Robbers burst into home of elderly couple armed with screwdrivers and iron bars

The couple were not physically harmed but were left badly shaken.

14.3k

Oct 2nd 2014, 8:15 PM

# Getting Older

You're better off being old in the US, Norway or France than you are in Ireland

By 2050, the over 60s will account for 29.7% of the population.

9.4k

Oct 1st 2014, 8:49 AM

# Poverty

One in five older Irish people live in deprivation

74,520 Irish people over the age of 65 are suffering enforced deprivation.

10.6k

Sep 30th 2014, 7:49 PM

# tough granny

Elderly woman in Kent fights off mugger by punching him in the mouth

The woman was walking her dog early this morning when the man grabbed her.

13.1k

Sep 14th 2014, 6:20 PM

# Medication

Prescription charges bring in €120m but hurt 'most vulnerable in society'

Groups representing carers, elderly people and those on low incomes have called for a reduction but that’s not likely to happen in the next Budget.

6.4k

Sep 14th 2014, 8:34 AM

# bogus callers

Older people driven to banks by criminals to 'take out large sums of money'

Burglaries are still the most common crimes against older people.

13.1k

Sep 13th 2014, 4:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you keep an eye on your elderly neighbours?

Do you make sure you know how your elderly neighbours are?

6.9k

Sep 12th 2014, 9:05 AM

# waiting

Elderly people 'left languishing' on nursing home waiting list

There are over 500 people currently waiting in hospital beds.

6.9k

Sep 9th 2014, 6:15 AM

# Poverty

One third of Irish population forced to go without basic necessities

A report this morning also warns that we will need to serious investment in healthcare facilities as the number of over 85s in Ireland will double by 2025.

14.3k

Sep 1st 2014, 7:55 AM

# surfs up

Are you over 50? Using the internet could help you fight off dementia

So keep reading…

9.8k

Aug 15th 2014, 6:00 AM