Age Action

Move required to address threat of poverty and meet proposed benchmark figure of 34 per cent of average earnings

Social, environmental and voluntary organisations highlight ‘unprecedented crisis’ ahead of national economic dialogue

‘Do not let the old man or woman in’, psychologist tells audience at Age Well Expo

Mapping Ireland’s Bank Closures: More than a third of bank branches have closed since 2008 and the future seems likely to hold more of the same

Hiqa inspection criticises purchase of ‘enhanced quality’ furniture at extra cost

Cost-of-living crisis hits carers hard, Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland research shows

Fianna Fáil's Mary Butler expresses concern that Government decision could lead to ‘premature’ entry of older people into nursing homes

Pricewatch: Covid turned many people off notes, coins and ATMs but there are many democratic and inclusive reasons why physical cash should continue to have currency

Further 76,000 became at risk of falling into poverty last year, State agency’s Survey on Income and Living Conditions suggests

Vulnerable elderly have been subjected to obfuscation around their entitlement to nursing home care and the so-called Fair Deal scheme still neglects to include all the things they need

People who ‘gave their life’ to the sport may not have wherewithal to pre-book tickets, says Mattie McGrath

Cohabiting people over 50 have lower chance of developing diabetes, regardless of relationship quality

Cold snap could last until December 17th with possibility of heavy snow afterwards as ‘warmer, moister air’ arrives

Ice and low temperature warnings due to come into effect from Thursday

Pensions Commission set to recommend retirement age should not increase until 2028

Revamped bank apps add extra layer of complexity for many customers as fees go up

Public health advice is to ‘use your judgment’ on how best to follow existing guidance

Older people seen out in shops, believing they are exception to stay at home message

Q&A: Dominic Coyle

Bank of Ireland to offer support to a range of customers who may be vulnerable to abuse

‘We need evidence-based investment and a cash payment to grandparents is not that’

Current Age Action chief executive to take up new role in August

Cantillon: Shifting demographics make it vital people keep working for longer

Civil liberties groups urge debate on identity card issue and possible future uses

Woman in her 70s not paid pension because she refused to get public services card

As little as €0.10 of every €1 spent in charity shop goes towards charitable deeds as turning your bag of unwanted goods into cash can be costly exercise

Shane Ross leads efforts on concessions to demonstrate influence in Government

More than 85,000 people over 65 are living in deprivation, Irish charity says

Web-only deals, mortgage rejection or insurance refusal: there is financial ageism

Bank was widely condemned for planned restrictions on over-the-counter dealings

Age Action releases financial abuse survey results to coincide with World Elder Abuse Day

Ten years of data, of 366 deaths from 326 fires, shows often the cause is unknown

The 85-year-old has won a Golden IT award for his web-design and other online work – all of which helps him stay in touch

The 74-year-old activist says that older people surviving on old age pensions can’t afford any more hidden charges

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

Kenny says funding for grant system was being increased

Psychological abuse, financial abuse and neglect most common types of elder abuse