Age Action welcomes the publication of the National Positive Ageing Strategy and its vision for the development of a truly age-friendly society.

TWO stories made the headlines recently, which were strongly linked.

AN inadvertent misprint in your very worthwhile article on abuse of elderly people (Irish Examiner, January 5) may unduly worry people.

I WAS saddened recently to see the blocking of an ambitious Labour Party Dáil motion and Private Members’ Bill that would have provided for a range of supports for the 150,000 family carers in Ireland.

AGE Action Ireland is asking older people to contact us by confidential freephone 1800 317 417 this month if they feel they have been discriminated against in any way on age grounds.