How Our Eldest Years Can Be Our Happiest Years

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 […]

How Our Eldest Years Can Be Our Happiest Years

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Homecare: The World’s Fastest Growing Industry?

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 […]

Homecare: The World’s Fastest Growing Industry?

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Ageing in Ireland, The Facts

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 […]

Ageing in Ireland, The Facts

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13th of November 2015: A fabulous, honest and heartfelt article about a wonderful family very close to our hearts.

Definitely worth a read for a great insight into Early Onset Alzheimers Disease. Click to download

13th of November 2015: A fabulous, honest and heartfelt article about a wonderful family very close to our hearts.

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Dementia, One Size Does Not Fit All

The number of dementia cases are expected to more than triple by 2050. One of the rarest forms of dementia is called Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease. Only one in one million people are diagnosed with it annually. Many diseases can cause dementia at later stages. Have a look at our latest infographic for more information.  

Dementia, One Size Does Not Fit All

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The minister with responsibility for older people, Kathleen Lynch, has said today that nursing home residents under the Fair Deal Scheme will not have to pay an increased contribution towards their care. Age Action has welcomed the decision, saying it will be a relief for many families. Justin Moran, of Age Action, said: “We welcome this morning’s announcement that there will be no increase in […]

20th of July 2015: No increased contribution for Fair Deal scheme

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