Global warming and Somaliland’s ‘climate refugees’
Pastoralist lifestyle of nomads is under threat from repeated drought and cyclones
Pastoralist lifestyle of nomads is under threat from repeated drought and cyclones
Dealing with the care of elderly parents should begin long before they start to need that support
Ten years of data, of 366 deaths from 326 fires, shows often the cause is unknown
One third of all fatal house fires start in the bedroom, often from a cigarette
Government considers raising contribution under Fair Deal nursing home scheme
Advocates for elderly and nursing representatives critical of ‘ill-equipped’ settings
Payment ‘condemns people to living last third of lives on income just above poverty line’
The festive-themed radio station has raised €500,000 for charity since it began seven years ago
Treatment of residents at Áras Attracta inhuman, degrading and abusive, says charity
The ‘middle generation’ are gatekeepeers to a very special relationship
The 74-year-old activist says that older people surviving on old age pensions can’t afford any more hidden charges
Cost of fuel, prescription charges and water charges among key concerns for older people
Age Action says changes to scheme could create a ’new set of problems’ for population
195 nursing homes report 373 cases of alleged, suspected or confirmed abuse to Hiqa
Changes to housing grants for older and disabled people to take immediate effect
IMO president says €619 in savings ‘promises chaos’ in health services in 2014
The Government is taking medical cards off people, but at the same time it is not incentivising them to get private health insurance
Women’s Council says cuts to benefits for older people to disproportionately affect women
Psychological abuse, financial abuse and neglect most common types of elder abuse
Siptu alls for immediate investment in sector
Austerity budgets harming older people, says support group
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices