Depression in older people is sadly very common and, quite alarmingly, it tends to be routinely dismissed as an inevitable aspect of getting older, or perhaps our elders don’t recognise the onset of depression. The harsh reality is that many older people who live alone could be extremely depressed but, in their isolation, they have nobody to whom they can talk about it, or […]
As people get older, they may find it a lot more difficult to move around freely, and this reduction in mobility can hinder their independence. It is also likely to lead to a loss of self-esteem, as the person struggles to accept that they are no longer as mobile as they would like to be. Thankfully, there are numerous ways in which older people can […]
It’s important for everyone to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, and especially so for older people whose bodies are naturally weaker. It can be challenging for an older person to eat right, though, as they may lack the desire or physical ability to cook a proper meal. In this case, it would be ideal for a younger relative to cook for their elders or […]
In 2006, 468,000 people in Ireland were aged 65 or over. It is predicted that by 2041, this will rise to 1.4 million people. With the advances that have taken place in healthcare, more people are living much longer than ever before. One of the most fascinating facts is that 50% of female children born in Ireland today, could even live to be 100 years […]
The homecare industry is growing at a rate six times greater than that of the average growth percentage of 6.5% across all professions. While this may seem like a positive development for the industry, the truth is that homecare services cannot keep up with the extraordinary demands it is currently facing, largely due to substantial increases in life expectancy from previous generations. For an insight […]
In 2006, 468,000 people in Ireland were aged 65 or over. It is predicted that by 2041, this will rise to 1.4 million people. With the advances that have taken place in healthcare, more people are living much longer than ever before. One of the most fascinating facts is that 50% of female children born in Ireland today, could even live to be 100 years […]
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