Growing old in the city

New ‘Public Age’ competition calls for ideas on how to make city living better for everyone

That’s Men: Older alcoholics – who they are and how they succumb

Older people in NI more likely to suffer from heart disease – study

Rates of smoking and obesity in over-50s higher in Republic than in Northern Ireland

Loneliness among older people increases health risks, says charity

Fears of growing isolation among over-65s as younger generations emigrate

Address affects mental health all-Ireland report shows

This is not about socioeconomic status. It is a novel study related to living in a recognised area of deprivation

Old and poor

Reports show income gap widening between older people

Centre for Ageing Research and Development says it is a myth that older people have been protected from the recession

That’s Men: Older people need to be vigilant about turning to alcohol

Government engaged in “social vandalism” on fuel support schemes - Independent TD

250,000 homes retrofitted and €50 million investment for 25,000 more - Tánaiste