Accidents and Safety - Ageing in Ireland Fact File No. 14

Accidents and SafetyAlthough the number of deaths caused by accidents has fallen by 37% across all age groups in Ireland over the past twenty years, accidents and falls continue to be relatively common causes of death and injury among older people, often resulting in serious longterm difficulties and even premature death. Consequently, the reduction of accidents in the older population is considered to be an important factor in promoting the general well-being of older people. The 1998 Health Promotion Strategy for Older People, Adding years to life, life to years, which was formulated by the National Council on Ageing and OlderPeople in co-operation with the Department of Health and Children, set a target to reduce the death rate from all accidents and their adverse effects in people aged 65 and over by at least 17% in the year 2005. It also set a target of reducing hospital admissions due to falls in people aged 65 and over by at least 17% in the same year.���

The Role and Future Development of the Meals-on-Wheels Service for Older People in Ireland

This report provides, for the first time, a snapshot of the meals-on-wheels service in Ireland and gives a unique insight into client and provider perceptions of the service. The research findings underline the dual importance of the service for clients, who noted that it is a vital source of both nutritious meals and social contact and connectivity to the wider community. From a supply side perspective, the research findings point to the wide organisational diversity that exists within the service and the critical role that volunteers play, as well as highlighting difficulties that many services currently experience

Annual report 1999

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Adding years to life and life to years.. A health promotion strategy for older people

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Annual report 1998

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A framework for quality in long-term residential care for older people in Ireland

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Meeting the health, social care and welfare services information needs of older people in Ireland

Includes bibliographical referencesAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:7560. 3102(no 69) / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

The role and future development of day services for older people in Ireland

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Young and old Teacher's guide; promoting a positive attitude to ageing and older people

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Towards care management in Ireland Conference proceedings

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