Organisation: Age and Opportunity

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Experts tell Citizens' Assembly pensioners should be able to access cash tied up in their home

The Citizens' Assembly has heard calls for pensioners to be able to access funds tied up in their home in order to alleviate low income after retirement.

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Fighting fit and healthy over 50

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Third Age: Playtime once again as Carnation Theatre performs to nursing home residents

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Third Age: Keep young at heart by exercising daily

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Third Age: Get in shape for time of your life

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Ageism has no part in civilised society

Finding fun and friendship

DO you ever wish you had someone to go to see the latest film with, or even meet for a chat over coffee? Then why not become a cultural companion?

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

‘Don’t make age a factor’ says Older and Bolder Alliance

ORGANISATIONS representing older people have said age should not be a factor in considering a candidate’s suitability for the presidency.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2011

Older people urged to demand better healthcare

OLDER people are being urged to demand better healthcare from politicians knocking on their doors in the run-up to the general election.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Older & Bolder alliance sets out election priorities

Older people are being urged to demand better healthcare from politicians knocking on their doors in the run-up to the general election.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2011

Pensioners feeling the pinch heating just one room

Elderly people on the State pension are heating just one room of their homes and avoiding buying new clothes to save cash, new research reveals.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009

Government warned against pension cuts

The Government was today warned to protect the old-age pension in the budget or face the wrath of angry senior citizens.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2009

Ten steps to healthy ageing in nursing homes

IN VIEW of the recent controversy relating to the mistreatment of older people in long-term care, I would like to draw your readers’ attention to an initiative which enables older residents in nursing homes and other care facilities to have a say in how their quality of life may be improved for the better.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2005

Elderly people ‘facing prejudice in healthcare and social services’

AGEISM in Ireland’s health and social services is a reality, with older people suffering prejudice and discrimination regularly, a report yesterday found.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

Older people 'suffer ageism' in health and social services

Ageism in Ireland’s health and social services is a reality, a report said today.

Tue, 17 May, 2005