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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 increase in calls from older ...

25 May 2020 at 21:40

National News

'Significant uptake' in HSE's online mental health plan as thousands avail of service

The Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has revealed that over 12,000 people have completed the 'My Mental Health Plan' since it was first launched in May 2024. The HSE introduced the initiative as an online and interactive ...

03 Jan 2025 at 14:58

Local News

‘We owe it to our older people’: ALONE calls on Government to establish a regulated home care sector

ALONE has highlighted the need for an established and regulated home care sector in Ireland to support older people to age at home for as long as they wish. The organisation which supports older people believes that the lack of governance ...

12 Aug 2020 at 13:30

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

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New programme enabling older people to live independently in Laois launched

A first-of-its-kind programme to enable older adults in Laois to continue living independently has been launched. Healthy Age Friendly Homes (HAFH), is a joint Health and Local Government programme. Nationally it will assist up to 10,...

11 Jul 2024 at 07:52

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First parking spaces reserved for over 55's launched in Laois

Two parking spaces at the front door of Laois Shopping Centre have been officially launched as spaces reserved for over 55 year old's in Portlaoise. These spaces are not legally binding like disabled parking or parent and child ...

06 Jun 2017 at 18:03

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 available to ...

30 May 2024 at 12:54

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 ...

02 May 2023 at 13:01

National News

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 ...

18 Aug 2022 at 11:40

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