One small change: A geriatrician on how to make Ireland’s health system better
Prof Rose Anne Kenny wants ‘a dedicated space in emergency departments for older people’
Prof Rose Anne Kenny wants ‘a dedicated space in emergency departments for older people’
In the News: As much as 80 per cent of how we age is controlled by how we live
It's possible to live longer and happier with simple activities including laughter and cold showers
Irish experts encourage older people to increase exercise and activity as they age
Over-50s engaged in hobbies less likely to be lonely, depressed or stressed, study finds
Odds of having diabetes in US double that of Ireland or England, research finds
Trinity team outlines ways to boost uptake, efficacy of vaccine among vulnerable group
Those aged 65 and older should take dose daily to ‘maintain bone and muscle health’
Much to gain by recommending supplementation for all, says expert
For many older people, the worst part of the pandemic was not seeing the grandkids
UK study finds links between frequent web use and heightened wellbeing in older adults
TCD team urges widespread use of vitamin D supplements to fight Covid-19 infection
Research & development critical to supporting Ireland’s national action plan – Harris
Report on economic and social contribution of over 70s released in response to pandemic
Research quantifies how many extra years one can expect in return for good health
New research appears to show that restricting our calorie intake may extend lifespans
Research links dog ownership to better physical health in middle-aged and older adults
65 to 67 years of age is the most popular age to retire
Study finds those with higher religious attendance had lower depressive symptoms
Religious attendance linked to positive effect of bigger social network
Study on ageing finds people who travel independently have better mental health
Healthy eating and managing long-term illness among the topics covered in talks
Family, friends and community involvement are key to longevity, study on ageing finds
Women and rural dwellers more likely to enjoy benefits due to superior social networks
Health Hero: Prof Rose Anne Kenny
North and west have highest rates of deficiency Trinity College Dublin study finds
Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (Tilda) warns of serious dissatisfaction at services
Being sexually active is linked with better health and more positive perceptions of ageing
Older adults ‘16 times more likely to give money to their children than receive it’
Trinity College Dublin study finds two-thirds of this age group are having sex weekly or monthly
Loneliness can be a silent assassin that wreaks havoc on people’s lives – and experts want it to be a health-policy issue
A new centre for successful ageing aims to address the challenges we all face
Tilda volunteers celebrate 10 years and are enjoying the process
Negative attitudes to ageing affect both physical and cognitive health in later years study finds
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices