An elderly musician put out a request for people to jam with, and got loads...
“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”
View ArticleElderly musician overwhelmed with responses to ad asking for people to jam...
“I’ve missed playing, and when I do play now it makes me feel better and young again.”
View Article'I keep saying, why did it happen?': Man sentenced to 12 years for attempted...
In her victim impact report the now adult woman said her plans for her life changed as a result of the abuse.
View ArticleAfter 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.
View ArticlePoll: Would you give up a seat on public transport for a pregnant woman or...
Some people think it’s an unwritten rule, while others aren’t so sure.
View ArticleThis 110-year-old woman couldn’t give a crap about being on TV
She’d much rather be napping. Which is fair.
View Article'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.
View ArticleRenua 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”.
View ArticleOlder 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”.
View ArticleVast 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.
View ArticleFamilies 'very upset' as residents of nursing home to be removed over safety...
The HSE made the decision after an electrical report highlighted a number of risks.
View ArticlePoll: Do you think the state pension should be increased?
Fianna Fáil wants a €5 increase for pensioners in the next Budget.
View ArticleThere'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.
View Article'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.
View ArticlePensions 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.
View ArticlePoll: What's your biggest fear about growing older?
A campaign is encouraging people to reach out to their neighbours.
View Article'I didn't want to be any bother': Older people urged to ask for help this...
A charity for older people wants to remind them they deserve to live with dignity.
View ArticleHave an elderly neighbour? Check in on them
Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.
View ArticleEnd-of-life care plans at Galway nursing home left blank
There was also no nurse in charge on the day of a Hiqa inspection.
View Article'I'd love more people to come out to me because I'm not getting out as much...
Alone is asking people to take the time to call into an elderly neighbour over Christmas.
View ArticleElderly care patient discovered 'lying on the bedroom floor covered in urine...
Records released detail complaints received by Hiqa in relation to nursing homes.
View ArticleHome 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.
View ArticlePoll: Should elderly motorists be made to take their driving test again?
Transport Minister Shane Ross has said that retesting “is a really good idea”.
View ArticlePrescriptions are going to be cheaper for over-70s with a medical card from...
Those eligible are advised to make themselves known to pharmacy staff so they can benefit from this reduction.
View ArticleOlder people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions
People over the age of 65 are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of medicine.
View ArticleHow 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.
View Article40-year-old man charged after couple in their 80s found dead in house
He is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
View ArticleBrendan Courtney's dad passes away months after documentary on care for the...
A documentary aired at the start of this year looked at the complexities of organising home care for the elderly.
View ArticleThe Citizens' Assembly is back this weekend - this time they're dealing with...
The Assembly recently delivered its final report and recommendations on the Eight Amendment.
View ArticleElderly couple married for 63 years separated as one is rejected for nursing...
Michael Devereaux (90) broke down in tears as he explained the ‘nightmare’ situation.
View ArticleWe need compassion as a priority in how we care for people like Michael and...
Throughout the country, decisions are being made for reasons that trump people’s relationships and families.
View ArticleCouple in their 80s 'traumatised' after holiday money stolen in violent robbery
Two men have been arrested and are being questioned at Clontarf Garda Station.
View Article'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”.
View ArticleKerry woman (107) who emigrated to America finally fulfills dream of...
Hanna Lovett was born in a small town in Kerry in 1910. She moved to the US when she was 12.
View ArticleKerry 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.
View ArticleLeft to die at the side of a road - south east Asian country's ageing...
Years of domestic turmoil and a health system in tatters has seen Myanmar abandoning its elderly to their fate.
View ArticleClamping complaints: Elderly woman with no mobile or credit card clamped...
A passerby stopped with the woman and had to pay the fine.
View Article'The rigid way our social welfare system works means we are losing good care...
Carers receive wages barely above the minimum wage, little guarantee of hours and have precious little career advancement prospects, writes Michael Harty.
View ArticleBurglars pretending to be gardaí force their way into elderly man's home
An undisclosed sum of cash was stolen.
View Article'I was told it'd only be for four weeks': Ireland's older people describe...
A major study has highlighted the need for residents to be more involved in decision-making.
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