Survey: 33% believe elderly are seen as burden

Ireland is no country for old men and women, suggests a survey in which 33% of people said they believe the elderly are regarded as a burden on society.

The Senior Help Line National survey also showed that 40% of respondents believe older people are ignored or not listened to, and that one fifth of people questioned believe older people are undervalued.

The survey was conducted by Behaviour and Attitudes for the Senior Help Line, which is operated by Third Age.