Information

Find essential information and resources for older people in Ireland

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Caregiving

  1. 2017 Family Carer Guidebook
  2. Carer’s Allowance
  3. Carer’s Benefit
  4. Caring for Carers
  5. Freephone CareLine – Family Carers Ireland

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

  1. Alzheimer Cafés in Dublin, Cork, Kildare, Sligo and Tipperary
  2. Alzheimer National Helpline – 1800 341 341
  3. Alzheimer’s Support Group – Athboy, Co. Meath
  4. Dementia Care at Home – A Guide for Family Caregivers

Entitlements for Older People

  1. 2017 Senior Citizen Guidebook
  2. Carer’s Allowance
  3. Carer’s Benefit
  4. Cross-Border Healthcare Directive
  5. Disability Allowance
  6. Drugs Payment Scheme
  7. Fair Deal Scheme / Nursing Homes Support Scheme
  8. Fair Deal Scheme in case of Incapacity – Care Representative
  9. Free Travel Pass
  10. Fuel Allowance
  11. GP Visit Card
  12. Home Care Packages
  13. Household Benefits Package
  14. Living Alone Allowance / Living Alone Increase
  15. Medical Card
  16. State Pension / Old Age Pension (Contributory)
  17. State Pension / Old Age Pension (Non-Contributory)
  18. Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension
  19. Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Non-Contributory) Pension

Isolation and Loneliness

  1. ALONE Befriending Service – Nationwide
  2. ALONE Support Coordination – Greater Dublin Areas
  3. Aware – Depression Support
  4. Samaritans 24/7 Service
  5. Seniorline (Senior Helpline) Confidential Listening Service

Legal Issues

  1. Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
  2. Enduring Power of Attorney
  3. Making a Will
  4. Wardship

Security

  1. Garda Síochána Home Security Checklist
  2. Seniors Alert Scheme