Stephen Cadogan: We all need to remember to look after our rural elderly

In many places, there is no direct transport to hospitals serving rural areas, leaving older people to pay for taxis to attend appointment, says Stephen Cadogan.

In these uncertain times, we should remain conscious of the impact on the rural elderly of cuts to public services.

According to Age Action Ireland, older people in rural areas who use their services tell them they have been affected by changes in transport, communications, health care, income and security.