Older & Bolder

21/06/2013

Older & Bolder will be closing for good next Friday 28th June. Read our conference report to get a sense of the journey we have travelled together in campaigning for a better Ireland to grow older in. http://www.olderandbolder.ie/content/%E2%80%98our-journey-together%E2%80%99-conference-report

On April 25 more than 150 individuals and groups who had been active in Older & Bolder campaigns participated in our final conference, ‘Our Journey Together’. Read how participants joined us to mark the distance we have travelled together, to share experience and lessons for the future, and to renew...

10/06/2013

Click here to listen back to Older & Bolder's interview on RTE radio 1 with Pamela Duncan of The Irish Times about the home care sector - no statutory standards, regulations or inspections ...
http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0604/20209479-the-home-care-sector-no-statutory-standards-regulations-or-inspections/

Pamela Duncan of The Irish Times. Patricia Conboy of 'Older and Bolder'.

10/06/2013

Click here to read our commentary in last week's Irish Times about how the regulation of homecare is lagging behind other areas: “It should be properly regulated in law and needs quality standards within a legal framework in the same way we now have in relation to nursing homecare.” ... http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/complaints-over-home-help-show-older-people-at-risk-of-abuse-1.1416071

No statutory standards, regulations or inspections in place for the sector

30/04/2013

Read our response in today's letters section to yesterday's Irish Times editorial on the National Positive Ageing Strategy ...
http://www.irishtimes.com/debate/letters/positive-ageing-milestone-1.1376719

Sir, – The publication of the National Positive Ageing Strategy by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch represents a milestone in the framing of policy on ageing in Ireland. However, there is a danger that your Editorial on positive ageing will lull people into a false sense of security regarding their ...

29/04/2013

At our closing conference last Thursday there was an emphasis on the sense of shared pride in the work done together. It is Older & Bolder's hope that all the members would use their capabilities to continue to work for the Ireland we imagined together: an Ireland that affirms ageing and the rights of all older people and that enables everyone to live and die with confidence and dignity as equal, respected and involved members of our society.
Click through for a sample of the contributions from our closing conference
http://www.olderandbolder.ie/content/bittersweet-day-older-bolder-0

Older & Bolder chairperson Owen Keenan complimented the representatives of numerous groups from around the country for their passionate and persistent campaigning. He recalled that over the seven years of Older & Bolder's existence its representatives had defended the state pension; ensured pre-ele...

26/04/2013

A bittersweet closing conference for Older & Bolder in Croke Park yesterday. Wonderful to be joined by so many friends and supporters from around the country, and to mark the publication of the National Positive Ageing Strategy after our long campaign. Sad to say goodbye. Frank & Marie McDonnell, Sligo; Bob Gilbert, Cavan; Christopher & Eithne Doggett, Drogheda take a look at the strategy. See http://www.dohc.ie/publications/National_Positive_Ageing_Strategy.html

18/04/2013

Our alliance member The Carers Association have just launched their “Give Carers a Break” campaign. We encourage you to watch their video, share it and add your support ...

Please watch and share our video featuring 3 family carers and their cared for persons and the effects that the cuts are having on them

17/04/2013

We're speaking on a panel discussion this afternoon about intergenerational solidarity at SPARC TCD and ICSG NUIG's launch of research "Changing Ireland".

11/04/2013

Important call for feedback on the Fair Deal Scheme from The Carers Association

27/03/2013

Great to see Co Wexford Age Equality Network bringing our street art message "I want to grow old at home" to the streets of Wexford. Well done to all on overcoming the inclement weather to get this important message out.

TY & Fink defy the weather and floods in Enniscorthy to produce a mural with a special message

25/03/2013

Click here to listedn to our interview on Morning Ireland last Friday where we discuss the impact of changes to eligibility criteria for Medical Cards. We repeat our call to Government to amend the eligibility criteria to take into account those who have high outgoings related to existing medical conditions. Fast forward to 48:12 where the interview begins. http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html #!rii=9%3A10122447%3A48%3A22%2D03%2D2013%3A

RTÉ Radio Player

22/03/2013

We were on Morning Ireland on RTE radio 1 this morning discussing impact of changes to eligibilty criteria for Medical Cards. As soon as it is available we will provide a link to the podcast for those who missed the show.