Event: International Day of Older Persons

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Society must collectively tackle inequality facing older people

On International Day of Older Persons, Paddy Connolly says we need to challenge our view of ageing and overcome the structural barriers to equality for all ages

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

Mature women exercising on beach wth hoola hoops

Ageing with attitude: Watch these millennials have their ideas of what ‘old’ is challenged

Improvements in health and attitudes means that we are not just living longer, but being active longer and getting more out of life too, writes Margaret Jennings.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2016

Irish pensioners among wealthiest in EU, survey shows

Ireland’s pensioners are among the happiest and wealthiest in the EU, according to figures released ahead of International Day of Older Persons tomorrow, but those under 65 are among the most at risk of poverty.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015