Date Posted: 24-11-2010
It is vital that our politicians understand the needs of older people as they prepare this year’s Budget.
Age Action says if you are concerned about cuts to pensions, health services or supports for carers then you have to let your local TDs and Senators know. Everyone who is concerned about older people’s issues must contact their local Oireachtas members to make their views known.
If you don’t, you can’t complain on Budget day.
Act now. Make your needs known. Speak up for older people.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.........................!!!
The sun may be shining in Wicklow today but there sure ain't any heat in it. It is FREEZING out there. This is when we have to be extra vigilant and mindful of our elderly neighbours. Slippy icy pathways etc. might be fun for the kids but it has quite the opposite effect on our older folk.
So please please please make sure the more vulnerable in your area are warm enough and have enough fuel and groceries in so that they won't have to venture out by themselves.
This cold spell is expected to continue well into next week and you just don't know how a quick 'how are you?' could make a huge difference.
By helping others we help ourselves :)
So please please please make sure the more vulnerable in your area are warm enough and have enough fuel and groceries in so that they won't have to venture out by themselves.
This cold spell is expected to continue well into next week and you just don't know how a quick 'how are you?' could make a huge difference.
By helping others we help ourselves :)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wicklow People 24th Nov. 2010
Elderly neglect is widespread
More than 100,000 older people have been abused or neglected in their own homes according to a new report from UCD.
In light of the report Deputy Billy Timmins is calling on people to be vigilant for signs of abuse. The report detailed how over-65's were most likely to suffer financial abuse with people in a position of trust using their close relationships to coerce pensioneres out of money or property.
The National Study of Elder Abuse and Neglect, by the National Centre for the Protection of Older People and the HSE found 1.3% of over-65's felt forced to hand over money or property. It found psychological abuse the second most prevalent factor, with 1.2% reporting verbal attacks and other mistreatment, 0.5% stating physical abuse, 0.3% neglect and 0.05% sexual abuse.
'While the majority of older people do not experience mistreatment by people close to them, the risk factors for elder abuse and neglect are likely to increase as the population ages.
The most frequently reported incidents of financial abuse were older people being forced to give money or property to someone in a position of trust while the most frequent types of psychological abuse reported included verbal insults, followed by being excluded, being undermined, verbal threats and being prevented by the perpetrator from seeing people that the older person cares about, such as grandchildren,' said Deputy Timmins.
He said 'there is a reluctance among older people to report incidences of abuse or neglect' and he further urged them to talk to other family members, the public health nurse, the doctor, the guards or whoever they feel they can trust instead of suffering away in silence. Wicklow People, Wednesday November 24th 2010
The above article shows how important HOMELink is to the elderly and vulnerable. Our scheduled phone calls could make all the difference and help in stopping elderly neglect. For more information on what we do please visit www.homelinkbray.ie
More than 100,000 older people have been abused or neglected in their own homes according to a new report from UCD.
In light of the report Deputy Billy Timmins is calling on people to be vigilant for signs of abuse. The report detailed how over-65's were most likely to suffer financial abuse with people in a position of trust using their close relationships to coerce pensioneres out of money or property.
The National Study of Elder Abuse and Neglect, by the National Centre for the Protection of Older People and the HSE found 1.3% of over-65's felt forced to hand over money or property. It found psychological abuse the second most prevalent factor, with 1.2% reporting verbal attacks and other mistreatment, 0.5% stating physical abuse, 0.3% neglect and 0.05% sexual abuse.
'While the majority of older people do not experience mistreatment by people close to them, the risk factors for elder abuse and neglect are likely to increase as the population ages.
The most frequently reported incidents of financial abuse were older people being forced to give money or property to someone in a position of trust while the most frequent types of psychological abuse reported included verbal insults, followed by being excluded, being undermined, verbal threats and being prevented by the perpetrator from seeing people that the older person cares about, such as grandchildren,' said Deputy Timmins.
He said 'there is a reluctance among older people to report incidences of abuse or neglect' and he further urged them to talk to other family members, the public health nurse, the doctor, the guards or whoever they feel they can trust instead of suffering away in silence. Wicklow People, Wednesday November 24th 2010
The above article shows how important HOMELink is to the elderly and vulnerable. Our scheduled phone calls could make all the difference and help in stopping elderly neglect. For more information on what we do please visit www.homelinkbray.ie
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Caring for the elderly
Recently, I have been doing some research on the internet regarding what is involved in caring for an elderly parent. Apart from the costs, most want to stay in their own homes and we want what they want too. But that creates it's own issues too. Communities and family structures have changed. No longer do we all live in the same street in the same town. Families are smaller so there is less people to share the workload and it seems to fall on the shoulders of just one son or daughter to do the caring. That then causes tension in their own lives as more than likely they have jobs to go to and children of their own to care for. I have read so many blogs, posts, comments etc from caring sons and daughters who love their parent(s) dearly but are getting increasingly stressed at trying to do it all.
This is where we can step in. Charities such as ourselves can help, whether it's a simple daily phone call or some basic but much needed maintenance, we are there to help YOU help your parent. All you need to do is contact us -->> www.homelinkbray.ie
This is where we can step in. Charities such as ourselves can help, whether it's a simple daily phone call or some basic but much needed maintenance, we are there to help YOU help your parent. All you need to do is contact us -->> www.homelinkbray.ie
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
WWW!!!
No, we aren't talking about websites or wrestling for that matter.......WWW is Wicklow Wellie Wednesday!!! Our aim - to get everyone in Wicklow wearing wellies for just one day on behalf of HOMELink....Can you imagine??? Your local newsagent in his hunter greens, the postman in his traditional black and the supermarket aisles full of colourful and crazy designer wellies...
Already a daily trend on the streets of the fashion capitals, why not show the World that Wicklow ain't just a commuter belt county, ain't just a pretty face but is up for fun to help a good cause.....
Dates and details will be announced shortly...........check back regularly!!!!
Already a daily trend on the streets of the fashion capitals, why not show the World that Wicklow ain't just a commuter belt county, ain't just a pretty face but is up for fun to help a good cause.....
Dates and details will be announced shortly...........check back regularly!!!!
The HOMELink Honeybees are here!!!!
New to our fundraising efforts for 2011 will be the HOMELink Honeybees............get buzzing!
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