News - Elderly

Status yellow snow and ice warning in place across Shannonside region

Temperatures are set to fall as low as minus four degrees, with wintry showers, frost and icy patches expected.

Jan 3, 2026 13:23

Government plan may help older people downsize amid housing crisis

Banks and credit unions may be asked to ease their rules for people who don't qualify for a mortgage, but want to move to a smaller home while their old house is sold.

Apr 20, 2025 08:05

Locals reminded to help with caring roles in the home over festive period

Family Carers Ireland are urging loved ones, neighbours and friends to check in on those tasked with full-time care.

Dec 28, 2024 12:29

Concerns raised over older peoples lack of access to internet

20% of homes headed by someone aged 65 or over have no internet connection of any kind.

Jul 28, 2023 15:22

Over 100 people on waiting lists for home support schemes in Roscommon

86 of those waiting for the service in Roscommon are located in the south of the county.

May 24, 2023 07:45

Elderly woman dies in Louth house fire

The fire was reported at the house in Dundalk late last night

Mar 15, 2023 08:26

Roscommon nursing home receives praise for Covid response

A Hiqa report into the facility took place in early 2022.

Jun 2, 2022 12:35

Over 1 million home help hours delivered in Roscommon since 2019

Local representatives claim the number still does not meet demand.

Nov 26, 2021 08:14

Local day care centres prepare to reopen ahead of roadmap announcement

Indoor activities will be allowed from September 20th according to information from Government

Aug 31, 2021 17:35

Locals fear new Leitrim Local Link service may leave vulnerable passengers trapped at home

While locals are welcoming the expansion, they are afraid the fixed routes of the service will leave many people unable to avail of the service.

Jul 1, 2021 13:06

Leitrim residents raise concerns over new local link transport expansion

Previous versions of the service are claimed to have taken a more relaxed approach to stops, with many elderly passengers dropped off route close to home.

Jun 29, 2021 13:27