Take steps to remain well and warm in your home (from Age Action)

Older people must take steps to ensure they remain well and warm in their homes through the difficult weather at the moment and throughout the winter.

Published on 08 Jan 2010

Cold weather risk for elderly

Age Action has urged people to check in on older people in their community who may be experiencing serious difficulties as a result of the prolonged cold weather.

Published on 08 Jan 2010

Lack of mandatory checks on carers sparks fears for elderly

THOUSANDS of elderly people are at risk of abuse and exploitation by unvetted and untrained home-care staff, an Irish Independent investigation has found.

Published on 18 Nov 2009

Banks 'not protecting elderly'

IRISH banks and financial institutions are refusing to put checks in place to protect elderly customers from financial abuse, a new report by a government-appointed expert group has warned.

Published on 18 Nov 2009

Elderly facing hike in fees for care in public nursing homes

Elderly people will pay "substantially" higher charges in public nursing homes from the end of the month.

Published on 15 Oct 2009