News - Elderly
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
Elderly people could be offered tax breaks to downsize their homes
There is a growing campaign to build more home for older people
Jun 24, 2021 13:44
Two women charged following robbery of elderly man in Longford
The incident occurred late on Friday night in Longford town
Jun 1, 2021 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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