Phone service seeks to help lonely and isolated older people in society

Ireland’s only national listening line for older people is helping some lonely and isolated people to live independent lives at home for longer.

Third Age’s Senior Help Line has changed its name to SeniorLine because it wants older people to know they do not have to have a problem to call them.

“We can contribute to keeping older people at home and engaged in their community if it is a viable option for them,” said Ann Dempsey, communications manager with Third Age.