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.

Senior Helpline is a national confidential listening service for older people run by trained older volunteers.

The service is a national programme developed and administered by the Third Age Foundation, a community organisation working for the empowerment of older people, based in Summerhill, Co Meath.