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Wednesday 25 November 2020
Concerns have been raised about the effect of the latest Covid-19 restrictions on older people, single parents and those who live alone.
NPHET raised concerns over outbreaks in nursing homes last weekend.
The majority of coronavirus cases in August were among young people, but there has been an increase in cases among older people recently.
As we face into longer-term restrictions, ensuring proper supports for older people who’ve had to cocoon has been described as vital.
The committee heard from Hiqa this afternoon that the HSE “did not know this sector”.
Home help workers might be redeployed to nursing homes, said Minister Simon Harris.
ALONE charity received 3,121 calls in four days.
In the UK, a care home is inviting people to “adopt a grandparent” by holding video calls with its residents.
Minister Simon Harris met with representatives of nursing homes today to discuss their role in the Covid-19 crisis.
The minister said common sense will prevail if someone over 70 works in an essential service.
The government is engaging with social media companies about the spread of misinformation.
Paul Reid says there must be compliance every day, regardless of what celebrations are on.
Iceland, Tesco and Lidl introduced the initiative amid incidents of stockpiling as the nation grapples with the coronavirus outbreak
A dedicated helpline by organisation Alone is supporting older people across the country as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
The allegations are contained in documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information Act.
The advice comes as part of the Dublin City Council and Alone’s cold weather initiative.
“Multi-person households” that include pensioners will not receive the €10 weekly discount.
Women have “a more complex network” of conditions, according to new research.
The HSE boss has denied it is undertaking any cost-cutting measures.
Benzodiazepine medicine use in women over 65 years is 40% higher than in men, finds a new report.
The first of its kind fund will go towards helping local groups and community-based projects.
Alone, the charity that supports older people at home, is aiming to raise €10,000 during the event.
We visited John and Amy who have been taking part in the service.
Alone Ireland today launched a campaign called ‘How will you pay the rent when you retire?’
The eastern part of the country is set to be the worst hit by the wintry weather.
Alone, a charity for older people, has launched its Christmas campaign – No one should be alone this Christmas.
Browne was speaking at the launch of Alone’s Christmas campaign for older people.
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.
A major study has highlighted the need for residents to be more involved in decision-making.
An inspection in April this year also found some staff had not received training in medication management and infection control.
The service is used by more than 100 older people a week.
Age Action has said some nursing homes are charging “extortionate costs”.
At least two in every five policyholders are on “dated and hugely overpriced plans”.
The knitted creations raise money for charity and allow older people to meet up and work together.
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
It has received widespread welcome from older people’s’ groups.
Having sex in your advancing years makes you more optimistic about growing old, the research claims.
They’re sending the cards to the charity Age Action, who will distribute them to the older people using their services. Aww.
There was also no nurse in charge on the day of a Hiqa inspection.
Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
Poll Results:
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