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30 out of 45 resident centres for older people found to have non-compliance issues

A total of 30 out of 45 resident centres for older people were found to be non-compliant with regulations during inspections earlier this year, with one centre found to be non-compliant with 12 regulations. The Health Information and Quality ...

18 Aug 2022 at 11:40

National News

Wellbeing of Irish elderly to benefit from €1million funding for creative projects

One million euro has been awarded to creative projects across Ireland to enhance the health and wellbeing of older people post-pandemic. The projects are part of Creative Ireland's (CI) Creativity in Older Age programme and is set to be ...

28 Mar 2022 at 17:34

National News

GUIDE: Six expert-backed ways to reduce dementia risk

Covid isn’t the only major health concern of our times – experts have been warning about dementia reaching epidemic levels too. Already a leading cause of death and disability among older people, according to Alzheimer.ie the condition ...

13 May 2022 at 10:50

Lifestyle

How older people can learn online banking skills – as report finds many over-65s don’t manage money online

Nearly a third (31%) of older people with bank accounts feel uncomfortable with online banking, according to a new survey by Age UK. The charity, which polled more than 1,000 people aged 65 and over in Britain in March and April, said ...

03 May 2023 at 12:51

National News

New €80m grants will help older and disabled people live independently at home - O'Brien

Over €80 million in housing adaptation grant funding for older and disabled people has been announced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Local Government and ...

02 May 2023 at 13:01

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OPINION: Loneliness a huge problem among older citizens during Covid-19 crisis

ALONE, the organisation that supports older people at home, has seen over the last 12 months the demand for their support structures increase hugely. In the last year ALONE has received over 41,000 calls for support and the ...

14 Feb 2021 at 13:17

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Calls for financial support for older people hit hard by Covid-19

ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, is calling on the incoming Government to implement long term supports for older people who have been impacted financially by Covid-19. The organisation has seen an ...

25 May 2020 at 18:14

National News

Here's how older people can get €8,000 grant for home improvement works

Older people whose homes are in need of necessary repairs or improvements can now access grants of up to €8,000. Additionally, grants worth up to €6,000 are also available for mobility aids, while up to €30,000 is ...

30 May 2024 at 12:54

Lifestyle

As Moira Stuart warns of bank fraud – 7 ways older people can avoid being scammed

Older people are often more likely to be targeted by scammers – and veteran broadcaster, Moira Stuart, has revealed she was almost duped herself. The Classic FM presenter, 75, told the Times that although she was ...

25 Sept 2024 at 16:36

Lifestyle

How to stay physically active in retirement – and why it’s important

We all deserve some well-earned time to put our feet up and relax when we retire, but making a conscious effort to also stay physically active will do wonders for your physical and mental health. Here, experts ...

11 Oct 2024 at 12:50

Lifestyle

7 of the best ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

Multigenerational living is on the rise – although by how much depends on which research you choose. A new study by homelifts specialist Uplifts found 49% of 2,000 UK adults questioned lived in households ...

26 Aug 2025 at 12:44

Lifestyle

How to make friends in later life and how it impacts health and wellbeing

As International Friendship Day approaches, it serves as a reminder of the importance of friendships at all ages and stages of life. Naturally however, as time goes on it can be harder to make and ...

21 Jul 2025 at 16:32

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