Older people

Silver Surfer Awards 2011 Open for Nominations

Submitted by paulmeade on 17 August 2011 - 1:52pm

Age Action Ireland, in partnership with Google, are looking for people over the age of 50 who have an interesting story about how they use their computer, internet and mobile phone use.

Klawitter Theatre Group ltd.

Description:

We are a group of professional performing artists dedicated to entertain seniors in care.

Which sector do you work in?: 
Charity
How would you classify your work?
Age related
Arts / Culture
Economic/Community
How would you classify the recipients of your service?
Older People
Business / Enterprise
Local Community

Surge in Numbers of Elderly Seeking Help

Submitted by paulmeade on 3 September 2010 - 4:20pm

The number of elderly people seeking daily assistance from charity is soaring.

New research by the charity ALONE shows there has been a massive surge in demand for its services.

"We have called for a mandatory level of training for all professionals working with older persons in Ireland, as such a requirement exists for those working with children"

CARDI (Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland)

Description:

The Centre for Ageing Research a

CARDI's mission is to advocate for and advance the ageing research agenda by identifying, coordinating, stimulating, and communicating strategic research on ageing and older people as a means to improve the lives of older people in Ireland especially those who are disadvantaged.
Which sector do you work in?: 
Non Profit
How would you classify your work?
Research
Economic/Community
Networks of Community/Voluntary Organisations
How would you classify the recipients of your service?
General Public
Older People
Networks of Community and Voluntary Sector Orgs

Croí na Gaillimhe Resource Centre

Description:

We want to provide an intergenerational and intercultural place of welcome especially for disadvantaged groups, offering a range of holistic, educational and social supports complementing and linking

Which sector do you work in?: 
Charity
How would you classify your work?
Age related
Education /Training/Support
Economic/Community
How would you classify the recipients of your service?
Older People
Men
Parents / Lone Parents
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