Organisation: Third Age Foundation

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Helpline for elderly sees calls soar 50%

A helpline for the elderly has experienced its busiest Christmas and New Year period since it was established, with pensioners expressing concern about issues such as finances and the emigration of children and grandchildren.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2013

Project to tackle isolation of older men

A PILOT GAA project aimed at offsetting the isolation of older men, particularly in rural areas, is to be made permanent.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2010

Rural poverty going unnoticed, conference hears

RURAL poverty can exist side by side with considerable wealth and affluence but is frequently hidden and unnoticed.

Sat, 15 May, 2010

Poverty in rural areas ‘often goes unnoticed’

RURAL poverty can exist side by side with considerable wealth and affluence, but is frequently unnoticed.

Fri, 14 May, 2010

Helpline for the elderly forced to extend its hours

A HELPLINE for the elderly has extended its hours in order to assist pensioners who are calling for advice in ever increasing numbers.

Mon, 10 May, 2010