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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 14:33

National News

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

18 Aug 2022 at 13:33

Grandfather, 85, taken to hospital after fall while waiting for care assessment

(adds final three pars) A grandfather fell, wounded his head and was taken to hospital while waiting for a social care assessment to enable him to go into a care home, his family said. Douglas Barton has been the sole carer of his ...

17 Aug 2022 at 10:56

Life

Women are having babies later – so what are the risks and benefits of being an older mum?

Mums are getting older. The latest official figures reveal 142% more women over 40 and 500% more over-45s are having children than the previous generation – and supermodel Naomi Campbell is part of that growing band. Campbell, 51,...

25 Feb 2022 at 10:55

Local News

Would you like to provide foster care for older children in Donegal?

A fostering awareness and recruitment campaign has been launched today in a bid to recruit carers for older children in communities. In Donegal, there are currently 208 children in foster care. A local placement will ensure a ...

21 Feb 2022 at 14:33

Local News

€100,000 has been successfully awarded to two Creativity in Older Age Projects for County Carlow

The Arts Service of Carlow County Council has announced that Creative Ireland has awarded €100,000 to two creative projects directly engaging with older people around the County. The aim of the Creativity in Older Age Scheme ...

23 Feb 2022 at 22:33

North Kilkenny

Kilkenny Older People's Council host Urlingford gathering

Kilkenny Older Peoples Council and Kilkenny Age Friendly County Programme has held an information and consultation in the Mill Family Resource Centre, Urlingford, Kilkenny. Older people from the Urlingford and Johnstown ...

17 May 2022 at 16:33

Offering elderly people a ‘cwtch’ after a fall ‘cuts hospital admissions’

Health professionals in Wales are giving elderly people a “cwtch” after a fall in a bid to keep them out of hospital. But while those who have taken a tumble may benefit from a cwtch, the Welsh word for a hug, in this ...

26 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Older people without children feel ‘invisible’ and fear for future, peers told

Older people without children feel “invisible” in society and greatly fear for their future, peers have been told. There is still “considerable prejudice” around not having children, on top of a general stigma around ...

07 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Home

Nickey Brennan announced as Age Friendly Ambassador for Kilkenny

Former GAA president and Kilkenny man Nickey Brennan has been confirmed as Kilkenny’s Age Friendly Ambassador. The role was announced at the Annual General Meeting of Kilkenny Older People’s Council held yesterday ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:33

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Tipperary County Council to receive more than €3 million in housing adaptation funding

Tipperary County Council is to receive €3.33 million in funding for housing adaptation grants for Older People and People with a Disability living in Tipperary. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...

28 Mar 2022 at 18:33

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Tipperary County Council to receive more than €3 million in housing adaptation funding

28 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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