# elderly - Saturday 23 January, 2016
# Old Flames
# Old Flames
10,000 miles and seven decades are not enough to keep them away from each other, apparently.
# elderly - Friday 15 January, 2016
# Courts
# Courts
In her victim impact report the now adult woman said her plans for her life changed as a result of the abuse.
# elderly - Friday 18 December, 2015
# People Power
# People Power
“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”
# Let's Jam
From The Daily Edge
# Let's Jam
“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”
# elderly - Friday 11 December, 2015
# London
# London
Patricia Wutaan had a notebook full of scam scripts, including “I am a celebrity fashionista” and “My sewing machine is faulty.”
# elderly - Monday 7 December, 2015
# Retirement
# Retirement
Full benefit comes after 43 years of contributions.
# elderly - Monday 16 November, 2015
# Column
# Column
Minister Varadkar needs to do ‘the bleeding obvious’ and demonstrate real leadership, writes Tom Clonan.
# elderly - Tuesday 10 November, 2015
# Croydon
# Croydon
The 87-year-old woman was punched in the face and received a black eye.
# elderly - Wednesday 4 November, 2015
# Old's Not Gold
# Old's Not Gold
Most customers will be forced to use ATMs or self-service machines to withdraw less than €700.
# elderly - Thursday 29 October, 2015
# London
# London
His elderly victim has been unable to return home, where she had lived for more than 20 years.
# elderly - Sunday 20 September, 2015
# Community
# Community
Age Action is looking for volunteers to help with its Care and Repair programme.
# elderly - Saturday 5 September, 2015
# No Good Punks
# No Good Punks
“It’s good to keep learning until you die.”
# elderly - Wednesday 12 August, 2015
# Take A Break
# Take A Break
Take a break and read about this random act of kindness.
# elderly - Thursday 6 August, 2015
# Bogus Callers
# Bogus Callers
One victim was convinced to transfer €38,000 out of their bank account.
# elderly - Wednesday 22 July, 2015
# Elderly
# Elderly
Numerous shortcomings were found by a Hiqa report published yesterday.
# elderly - Saturday 11 July, 2015
# The Tea Polls
# The Tea Polls
*When it comes to having it as a caffeine source anyway.
# elderly - Tuesday 23 June, 2015
# Dublin
# Dublin
Dublin City Council ordered the closure of the rank at the end of the month.
# elderly - Monday 22 June, 2015
# Help The Aged
# Help The Aged
Alone says too many see nursing homes as the only option for older people.
# elderly - Friday 19 June, 2015
# Elder Abuse
# Elder Abuse
This is just one example of elder abuse in Ireland.
# elderly - Sunday 7 June, 2015
# Moveable Poo
# Moveable Poo
Definitely qualifies as an emergency.
# elderly - Thursday 2 April, 2015
# No Fair Deal
# No Fair Deal
Prime Time this evening reported on a review of the fair deal scheme.
# elderly - Tuesday 10 March, 2015
# Investigation
# Investigation
Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade were notified about the discovery.
# elderly - Friday 6 March, 2015
# Dooley To The Rescue
# Dooley To The Rescue
Timmy Dooley returned the handbag to the elderly woman, who he said was “dazed” by the incident.
# elderly - Wednesday 18 February, 2015
# Vulnerable
# Vulnerable
Age Action says neighbours need to play a role in preventing attacks.
# elderly - Tuesday 13 January, 2015
# Surveillance
# Surveillance
They have come to a junction because of privacy issues, however, and are now seeking expert advice on how to move forward.
# elderly - Monday 29 December, 2014
# Your Say
# Your Say
As more people get older, the Government have concerns about increasing expenditure.
# elderly - Wednesday 10 December, 2014
# Shut Down
# Shut Down
Elderly residents were removed from the care home last night due to the immediate closure.
# elderly - Wednesday 19 November, 2014
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
A new study shows the benefit of learning coping strategies.
# elderly - Thursday 30 October, 2014
# No Fair Deal
# No Fair Deal
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.
# elderly - Tuesday 7 October, 2014
# Paramilitary
# Paramilitary
Links between this and a crime last week are being explored.
# elderly - Thursday 2 October, 2014
# Derry
# Derry
The couple were not physically harmed but were left badly shaken.
# elderly - Wednesday 1 October, 2014
# Getting Older
# Getting Older
By 2050, the over 60s will account for 29.7% of the population.
# elderly - Tuesday 30 September, 2014
# Poverty
# Poverty
74,520 Irish people over the age of 65 are suffering enforced deprivation.
# elderly - Sunday 14 September, 2014
# Tough Granny
# Tough Granny
The woman was walking her dog early this morning when the man grabbed her.
# Medication
# Medication
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.
# elderly - Saturday 13 September, 2014
# Bogus Callers
# Bogus Callers
Burglaries are still the most common crimes against older people.
# elderly - Friday 12 September, 2014
# Your Say
# Your Say
Do you make sure you know how your elderly neighbours are?
# elderly - Tuesday 9 September, 2014
# Waiting
# Waiting
There are over 500 people currently waiting in hospital beds.
# elderly - Monday 1 September, 2014
# Poverty
# Poverty
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.
# elderly - Friday 15 August, 2014
Clouds and sun with a shower; breezy
Max: 19 °C
Min: 12 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 20 °C
Min: 15 °C
