# Age Action ireland
Last year
2022
# housing committee
'At best unfruitful and at worst a waste': Charities hit out at changes to Fair Deal scheme
The Government changed the Fair Deal Scheme hoping to bring 8,000 properties onto the rental market.
The Government introduced changes to the Fair Deal Scheme hoping to bring 8,000 properties onto the rental market.
Alone is set to tell TDs this afternoon that the private rental market does not serve older people at present.
Issues around 'rightsizing' will also be raised, with older people unable to access finance to move into smaller houses.
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# Free Healthcare
Medical card patients claim HSE is refusing to reimburse them for GP blood tests
Last month Health Minister Simon Harris said the HSE would arrange for refunds if a patient had been incorrectly charged.
# bogus callers
Older people driven to banks by criminals to 'take out large sums of money'
Burglaries are still the most common crimes against older people.
# Standard of Living
Over 50s' income did not fall during the recession - ESRI
The think tank say research shows that, although the wealth of over 50s declined, overall income, health and well-being did not.
# Your Say
Poll: Are you worried about garda station closures?
Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said that cutbacks will not affect the standard of policing, but are you worried about the closure of 100 garda station?
# keeping warm
Age Action issue guidelines in wake of hypothermia deaths
The charity is urging people to keep an eye on elderly neighbours in light of the recent deaths caused by hypothermia.
# Budget 2013
Pharmacists: Increased prescription charges may lead to people being hospitalised
The Irish Pharmacy Union has warned that hiking up the cost of prescriptions for people on low incomes could end up costing the government a lot more money than it will save.
# Happy Birthday
Dublin Zoo celebrates Betty and Wendy's golden years
As part of the celebrations, Dublin Zoo will be offering free entry to all those aged 50 or over on Wednesday.
# Pensioners
Almost 80 per cent of lone pensioners have no internet access
Age Action Ireland said it has concerns that older people may become increasingly isolated and excluded from certain services as they continue to move online.
# Charities
Age Action is latest charity to ask staff for unpaid leave
The elderly outreach charity says sustained cuts to statutory funding are making it a struggle to balance its books.
# Old news
Ó Muircheartaigh is Ireland's favourite ageing role model
The legendary GAA commentator joins Mary O’Rourke and Giovanni Trappatoni as some of Ireland’s most popular older people.
