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# help the aged
Ireland's competition watchdog is probing reports of nursing homes ripping off elderly people
Nursing homes are reportedly charging residents extra for routine services like hairdressing.
# But a number
This is the oldest town in Ireland (in terms of average age)
Females were on average 1.3 years older than their male counterparts.
# 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.
# help the aged
Dutch students can live in nursing homes rent-free (as long as they keep the residents company)
It sounds like they’re all having the craic together.
# help the aged
3,000 extra people a year are going to need long-term care - report
The report found a lot more people than expected will need residential care or home help in coming years.
# 50 shades of pray
On your knees: Hotel replaces Bibles with Fifty Shades of Grey
The owner of the hotel in northern England said it made more sense to provide a book which everyone wants to read.