RTE News- London tower blocks evacuated over fire safety fears June 24, 2017A major evacuation has been taking place at a London housing estate over fire safety fears after the Grenfell Tower disaster.
- Pedestrian dies in Co Mayo road collision June 24, 2017An elderly pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Co Mayo in the early hours of this morning
- 100 people feared buried in China landslide June 24, 2017Chinese authorities launched a frantic search for around 100 people feared buried after a landslide smashed through a mountain village in southwest Sichuan province, local authorities said.
- Thousands set to gather for Pride Parade in Dublin June 24, 2017Thousands of people are expected to gather in Dublin city centre this afternoon for the country's biggest Pride Parade.
- Saudi Arabia and Arab states issue ultimatum to Qatar June 24, 2017Qatar has confirmed it has received a list of demands from countries which have cut diplomatic ties with Doha, according to a statement released on state media.
- Varadkar defends use of AIB proceeds to pay down debt June 23, 2017The Taoiseach has defended the use of the proceeds from the sale of an almost 29% stake in AIB to pay down debt.
- May defends proposals for EU citizens living in Britain June 23, 2017British Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her proposals to guarantee the rights of EU citizens living in Britain, saying several leaders of the bloc had reacted positively and she wanted agreement as soon as possible.
- Trump does not intend to fire Mueller - White House June 23, 2017US President Donald Trump has no intention of firing the special counsel investigating charges of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, even though he questioned the official's impartiality in an interview, the White House said today.
- Coveney confident power-sharing deal can be reached June 23, 2017The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that he believes the deadline to restore power-sharing at Stormont is "doable" but he said he would not take it for granted.
- State looks set to raise €3.4 billion in AIB stake sale June 23, 2017AIB shares closed with gains in conditional Dublin trade today after the State sold a near 29% stake of the bank at a price of €4.40 per share.
- London tower blocks evacuated over fire safety fears June 24, 2017
Category Archives: Old People
A Positive Side To Social Media
I heard a story about the positive use of social media. My sister is using her ipad to teach the old people who she works with to use Facebook and Twitter, to connect with their children and grand-children. I love … Continue reading
18 Quick and Easy Meals for Seniors
Title:18 Quick and Easy Meals for Seniors Author: Donna Jackel, Care.com Full Text & Source: https://www.care.com/c/stories/5445/18-quick-and-easy-meals-for-seniors/ The Internet, Online, 9/05/2017 Sample Text Many caregivers worry whether their parents are eating enough and getting a balanced diet. These are valid concerns, … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Cookery, Diet, Food, Health, Main Course, Nutrition, Old People, Recipes
Tagged 18 quick meals for seniors, Easy Meals for Seniors, meals for seniors, old age people food, seniors diet
Tips For Healthy Living
Title: Tips For Healthy Living Author: HSE, ROI Full Text & Source: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/tipsforhealthyliving/ The Internet, Online, 2/3/2016 Sample Text: These are lots of ways to help keep yourself well and healthy as you age. On these pages, you can read … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Blogs And Blogging, Exercise, Fitness, Food, Health, Irish People, Nutrition, Old People
Tagged HSE, Live Well, old people, Stay Healthy, Tips For Healthy Living
Health A-Z
Title:Health A-Z – Conditions and treatments Author: NHS, UK Full Text & Source:http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/hub.aspx The Internet, Online, 2/3/2016 Sample Text: Common conditions Chickenpox Thrush Depression Sciatica Norovirus infections Diabetes Back pain Glandular fever Menopause Kidney infection Childhood conditions Measles Diarrhoea Mumps … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Children, Drugs, Family, Health, Old People, Parenting
Tagged Health A-Z - Conditions and treatments, NHS
Alzheimer’s Poetry Project
Title: Alzheimer’s Poetry Project Author: Brooklyn Arts Council Full Text & Source: http://www.alzpoetry.com/reading/ The Internet, Online, 30/10/2015 Sample Text: Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble. —William Shakespeare Few Thoughts on Reading and Reciting Poetry in Public Holding … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Old People, Poetry
Tagged Alzheimer's Poetry Project, Brooklyn Arts Council, poetry
Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Title: Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors Author: National Centre On Caregiving, USA Full Text & Source: https://caregiver.org/caregiving-issues-and-strategies The Internet, Online, 28/7/2015 Whether you’re trying to work out a care plan for your aging parents with your siblings, or searching … Continue reading
Older & Bolder… Off Their Rockers ..May I Still Be Funny When I’m Old
Hope I will keep my sense of humour even when I’m a little old lady..ha It’s a funny comedy TV show. Off Their Rockers is a British hidden camera sketch series on ITV. The programme sees senior citizens turn the … Continue reading
Posted in Humour, Old People, Television
Tagged Funny, Off Their Rockers, TV Comedy
