RTE News- Bag handler apologises for Dublin Airport disruption July 1, 2022Swissport, one of the baggage handlers operating at Dublin Airport, has apologised for its part in the disruption people are experiencing.
- State pension age should not go beyond 66 - Taoiseach July 1, 2022The Taoiseach has said he believes the State pension age should not go beyond the age of 66, saying there is a "clear groundswell" within his party to retain it.
- Electric Ireland to raise gas and electricity bills July 1, 2022Electric Ireland has announced it will increase residential gas bills by 29.2% and residential electricity bills by 10.9% from next month.
- Vera Pauw claims she was raped as a young player July 1, 2022Vera Pauw has released a statement alleging that she was raped as a young player in the Netherlands.
- Reid: Changes in Navan about saving lives, not politics July 1, 2022The head of the HSE Paul Reid has said the closure of the emergency department at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan should not be about politics but about saving people's lives.
- Amazon rainforest suffers record level of deforestation July 1, 2022The world's largest tropical rainforest in Brazil's Amazon region suffered record levels of deforestation during the first half of this year.
- Biden warns women seeking abortions may be arrested July 1, 2022The US President Joe Biden has predicted that some US states will try to arrest women for crossing state lines to get abortions.
- US pledges more missiles to Ukraine after Odesa strike July 1, 2022The United States has announced €786 million in additional weapons and ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces along the eastern and southern fronts.
- Musician reunited with stolen guitar 46 years later July 1, 2022They say you never forget your first love, and after pining for his stolen guitar for almost half a century, Canadian rock star Randy Bachman has finally been reunited with the instrument which an eagle-eyed fan tracked down in Japan.
- Irish inflation estimated at 9.6% in June - Eurostat July 1, 2022Inflation across the euro area rose to 8.6% in June, according to an initial estimate by the EU's statistical agency Eurostat.
- Bag handler apologises for Dublin Airport disruption July 1, 2022
Category Archives: Old People
The Tower By W.B. Yeats
The Tower By William Butler Yeats I What shall I do with this absurdity — O heart, … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Ireland, Old People, Poet, Poetry
Tagged chnages in Ireland, country changed, Irish Poetry, old age, poet, poetry, The Tower, W B Yeats, West of Ireland, young spirit
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Harvard Publishes Living Better, Living Longer Report
Title: Living Better, Living Longer Author: Harvard Medical School & Robert Schreiber, Harvard Publisher: Harvard Health Publishing Sample Text: With this Special Health Report, Living Better, Living Longer, you will learn the protective steps doctors recommend for keeping your mind … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Advice, Blogs And Blogging, Health, Journal Articles, Literature, Men, Mind, Body & Spirit, Old People, Women
Tagged diet, exercise, healthy, Living Better, Living Longer, medical advice, old people, seniors
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Get Involved- Dementia
Throughout Ireland change is happening. People are taking action to create communities where people with dementia and their families are respected, supported and connected. You can be part of this Movement by taking action and joining forces with other individuals, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1800 341 341, dementia, jealth, old people
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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
Posted in Apps, Blogs And Blogging, Computer Tablet, Internet, Ireland, Old People, Teaching, Technology, Video
Tagged connect online seniors, facebook seniors, lets talk, Skype seniors, stay connected, tedchnology, Twitter seniors
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged Alzheimer's Poetry Project, Brooklyn Arts Council, poetry
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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
Posted in Health, Ireland, Old People, Psychology
Tagged Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors, National Centre On Caregiving
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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
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Oh My God, I am turning into my mother! By Annette J Dunlea
The signs are there: Always buying some plants and scented candles when doing the weekly shop. I am a feeder. Everyone who calls to the house I make a pot of tea and feed with my home baking. I practice … Continue reading
Posted in Old People, Parenting, Psychology, Women
Tagged Annette J Dunlea, daughter like mother, I am turning into my mother, like mum, middle aged
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Growing Old By Matthew Arnold
What is it to grow old? Is it to lose the glory of the form, The luster of the eye? Is it for beauty to forego her wreath? —Yes, but not this alone. Is it to feel our strength— Not … Continue reading
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Tagged Growing Old, Matthew Arnold, poem, poetry
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Cranky Old Man By Dave Griffith
What do you see nurses? . . .. . .What do you see? What are you thinking .. . when you’re looking at me? A cranky old man, . . . . . .not very wise, Uncertain of habit .. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cranky Old Man, Dave Griffith, old age, poem, poetry
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I want to be like this at 100
Title: Jump! 100-year-old woman goes skydiving, swims with sharks Author: USA TODAY Network Full Text & Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/03/17/100-year-old-woman-skydives-swims-sharks/24888969/ The Internet, Online, 19/3/2015 Sample Text: Thrill-seeking centenarian Georgina Harwood went shark diving in South Africa on Monday, two days after she … Continue reading
Letter from Mother to Daughter
Title: Letter from Mother to Daughter for Mother’s Day Author: Agingcare.com Full Text & Source: http://www.agingcare.com/Discussions/mother-to-daughter-letter-150678.htm The Internet, Online, 7/3/2015 Text: Letter from a Mother to a Daughter: “My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask … Continue reading
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Dementia Poem By John Steward
I’m in this home. They put me here. Don’t know the date, I don’t know the year, I sit, I think, I reminisce. Of the days gone by, total joy and bliss. But confusion sets in, and I start to … Continue reading
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Tagged Dementia Poem, John Steward, poem, poetry
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M & S Recipes
Title: M & S Health & Nutrition Author: Marks And Spencer Full Text & Source:http://health.marksandspencer.com/recipes The Internet, 18/7/2014 The site is divided into sections: Search Our Recipes Healthy Recipes http://health.marksandspencer.com/recipes/health-recipes Vegetarian Recipes http://health.marksandspencer.com/recipes/vegetarian-recipes Gluten Free Recipes http://health.marksandspencer.com/recipes/gluten-free Recipes By Course … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Children, Cookery, Cooking, Diet, Food, Health, Nutrition, Old People, Recipes, Women
Tagged gluten free recipes, health and nutrition, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipes, M&S food, Marks and Spencer recipes, our health ranges, Recipes, Recipes By Course, Vegetarian recipes, your diet needs
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Lets Protect The Young And Old Of Ireland
Let’s Protect The More Vulnerable Members Of Our Society By Annette J Dunlea Recent media reports have highlighted some sad oversights in our society. There was talk of kids in creches being screamed at and handled roughly, our need for … Continue reading
Posted in Care, Children, Health, Ireland, Old People
Tagged creches Ireland, Irish writers blogging, Old Ireland, seniors, Young Ireland
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