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18% increase in safeguarding concerns for the elderly

The number of elder abuse concerns has exceeded 4,000 for the first time since data was first collected by the HSE.
Ireland • 15 Jun 23

Loneliness affects 'one third' of elderly people

A study shows that one in three people over the age of 65 and living in their own homes experience feelings of loneliness.
News • 03 Oct 14

Slight fall in reported incidents of elder abuse

There was a marginal decline in the number of referrals of elder abuse to the HSE last year, according to its review of services for 2013.
News • 01 Sep 14

Cuts to housing grants for elderly and disabled

The Department of the Environment has introduced changes to housing grants for elderly and disabled people, which the charity Age Action says are cuts that will affect the vulnerable in society.
News • 09 Jan 14

Incomes for over 65s fell by 5% - CSO

A new survey from the Central Statistics Office shows that the average income of those aged over 65 decreased by 5% between 2009 and 2011.
News • 15 Aug 13

Increase in elder abuse case reports

There was a 9% increase in the number of elder abuse cases reported last year, according to the Health Service Executive.
News • 22 May 12

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