Person: Celine Clarke

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<p>HSE CEO Bernard Gloster's memo was criticised by the Irish Society of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine and Age Action but was welcomed by the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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HSE proposal on hospital discharges 'would undermine older people's consent'

HSE boss Bernard Gloster proposed that older patients waiting for a nursing home would have to take the first option offered

<p>Age Action head of advocacy and public affairs Celine Clarke said there is a misconception that adult children or other family members can do the heavy lifting when it comes to caring and looking out for older citizens. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Number of over-65s living alone has jumped since last census

Census highlights imbalance in the State's development

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Value of ATM cash withdrawals down 33% since pre-pandemic times

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Temperatures plunge below zero in Cork overnight as cold snap hits

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Carer shortage: 'It makes a difference between whether you stay in bed all day or you don’t'

Ageing in the pandemic: 'I feel I lost two years, and it’s difficult to make up for those years'

Now that Covid-19 restrictions are being dropped, we asked older people, and those working with them, to reflect on how they navigated through the last 22 months

Sun, 23 Jan, 2022

Young and low-income workers to be hit hardest if pension linked to life expectancy

Trade unions and agencies working with disadvantaged people warn the proposed change could amplify deprivation

Sat, 18 Sep, 2021

A Woman's Heart is rejigged by drag queens and kings for Age Action

Only a Woman's Heart, the iconic song composed by Eleanor McEvoy, has been given the royal treatment by drag queens and kings.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Cocooners terrified of dying alone as many feel like burden on society

Many of those cocooning feel they're a burden on society, are terrified of dying alone and believe the country doesn't care about them any more.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

‘People are upset and worried’: Services working to help older people worried about Covid-19

Last week, Senior Line saw a small increase in calls of about 10%, but approximately 80% of those calls mentioned coronavirus.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Nursing home fees system set for overhaul

A radical overhaul of the fees system for the nursing home sector will see residents charged according to their needs and the type of care facility for the first time.

Tue, 21 May, 2019

Person: Celine Clarke

HSE proposal on hospital discharges 'would undermine older people's consent'

Number of over-65s living alone has jumped since last census

Census highlights imbalance in the State's development

Value of ATM cash withdrawals down 33% since pre-pandemic times

Temperatures plunge below zero in Cork overnight as cold snap hits

Carer shortage: 'It makes a difference between whether you stay in bed all day or you don’t'

Ageing in the pandemic: 'I feel I lost two years, and it’s difficult to make up for those years'

Young and low-income workers to be hit hardest if pension linked to life expectancy

A Woman's Heart is rejigged by drag queens and kings for Age Action

Cocooners terrified of dying alone as many feel like burden on society

‘People are upset and worried’: Services working to help older people worried about Covid-19

Nursing home fees system set for overhaul

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Mick Clifford

Person: Celine Clarke

HSE proposal on hospital discharges 'would undermine older people's consent'

Number of over-65s living alone has jumped since last census

Census highlights imbalance in the State's development

Value of ATM cash withdrawals down 33% since pre-pandemic times

Temperatures plunge below zero in Cork overnight as cold snap hits

Carer shortage: 'It makes a difference between whether you stay in bed all day or you don’t'

Ageing in the pandemic: 'I feel I lost two years, and it’s difficult to make up for those years'

Young and low-income workers to be hit hardest if pension linked to life expectancy

A Woman's Heart is rejigged by drag queens and kings for Age Action

Cocooners terrified of dying alone as many feel like burden on society

‘People are upset and worried’: Services working to help older people worried about Covid-19

Nursing home fees system set for overhaul

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Mick Clifford

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