A CALL has been made for legislation to protect the rights of the elderly, reports Alison O'Connor. Mr Michael White, chairman of the National Council on Ageing and Older People, told a conference on the elderly yesterday that the measure was needed to support frail older people living in the community.
"We need legislation to support the community care services that are provided for the care of these people," said Mr White. In particular, he said, it was needed to support the "core services" in this area which were a priority "to keep frail older people in their homes and help their carers".