Organisation: National Council on Ageing and Older People

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Meals on wheels ‘in need of reform’

AT a time when the Government wants older people to continue to live in their own homes, the country’s meals on wheels service is deficient and in need of reform, a report has revealed.

Prevalence of ageism - Time to stop this prejudice

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End-of-life care study reveals variations in pain management

Older people defend their rights

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Irish society not age-friendly, finds survey

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Elderly people pick home over care

Alcohol abuse and binge drinking growing problem for elderly, warn GPs

Catherine Shanahan

Fri, 03 Jun, 2005

Seán Power: Inspection procedures ‘ridiculous’

The minister with responsibility for the elderly, Seán Power, yesterday admitted inspection procedures for nursing homes were “ridiculous” and vowed to do something about it.

Wed, 01 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

Ageism in healthcare - Facts reflect attitude to elderly people

The report which was published yesterday by the National Council on Ageing and Older People (NCAOP) presents very disturbing findings on the undignified attitude to elderly people which is prevalent in many areas of the health and social services.

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

One-in-nine elderly lonely and isolated

ONE-IN-NINE older Irish people are severely isolated from their communities and vulnerable to extreme loneliness, a study has revealed.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2005

Thousands of pensioners 'lonely and isolated'

Around 50,000 elderly people feel lonely and isolated because they have few social contacts, a report revealed today.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2005