International Day of Older Persons 'Third Age Conference' »

  International Day of Older Persons 'Third Age Conference' Third Age Conference ‘An older wisdom, a younger vision – Europe’s recovery through intergenerational...

National Carers Week 2012 »

  National Carers Week 2012   Now entering its 6th year, National Carers Week 2012 will run from June 18th to June 24th 2012. If you would like more information on National Carers...

Elder Abuse: A Global Concern, 7th World Conference of INPEA »

This year INPEA and ZIVOT 90 are partnering to host an outstanding international event that will take place in Prague, Czech Republic the day before and during the 11th Global Conference of the International...

EU Day of Solidarity between Generations  »

This European Year offers the opportunity to mobilize all actors and resources to find innovative solutions to address the demographic challenge and create an age-friendly environment allowing all citizens...

Ageing Globally - Ageing Locally »

President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, will officially open the CARDI International Conference about population ageing, “Ageing Globally, Ageing Locally”, at Croke Park Dublin, 2 & 3 November,...

Elder Abuse: Recognition & Response  »

Elder Abuse: Recognition & Response, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.    Date:27th October 2011 Time: 2.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. Topics...

New Dynamics Of Learning and Ageing: Exploring the role of education in later life »

New Dynamics Of Learning and Ageing: Exploring the role of education in later life: Taking place on the historic St Patrick’s campus, within easy reach of Dublin, this international residential...

AIGNA Members Master Classes and AGM »

On October 6th the All Ireland Gerontological Nurses Association, AIGNA are holding "AIGNA Member's Master Classes and AGM" in All Hallows Centre, Drumcondra, Dublin

UN International Day of Older Persons »

 The International Day of Older Persons is an occasion both for celebration and for serious reflection. It is an occasion to celebrate the older persons’ achievements and contributions...

7th Congress of the EUGMS »

7th Congress of the EUGMS, New therapies for an ageing Europe. The theme of the Congress - New therapies for an ageing Europe - follows a line in which the EUGMS is very active, namely,...

Palliative Care and Dementia: A Platform for Seeking Consensus »

Palliative Care and Dementia: A Platform for Seeking Consensus: Clare Mentall Health Services for Older People in Association with The Irish Hospice Foundation, The Alzheimer...

Positive Ageing Week 23rd Sept -1st October  »

Positive Ageing Week 2011 - From Friday 23rd of September to  Saturday 1st October 2011 Age Action, with the support of ESB Electric Ireland, is Celebrating Positive Ageing in Ireland. ...

Proceedings of INPEA 6th International World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference now available »

On June 17, INPEA  and Action on Elder Abuse, in collaboration with six other UK organizations ( Age UK, Brunel Institute for Aging Studies, ILC-UK, the Bristish Society of Gerontology,...

Seminar - Current elder abuse issues and implications in nursing home care »

The HSE Dublin North East Regional Steering Committee on Elder Abuse are holding a seminar on Current elder abuse issues and implications in nursing home care - roles and responsibilities for senior...

Report Launch - A Total Indifference to our Dignity »

  Age Action Ireland will launch the report "A Total Indifference to our Dignity’ - Older People’s Understanding of Elder Abuse in Dublin on June 13th 2011. This...

Say No To Ageism Week 2011 »

Say No To Ageism Week 2011 takes place from May 30th to June 3rd. The week provides an opportunity to remind us of the consequences of ageism in service provision and encourages us to renew our commitment...

Bealtaine Festival 2011- celebrating creativity in older age »

Bealtaine Festival 1-31st May 2011, celebrating creativity in older age - May belongs to the Bealtaine festival, celebrating creativity in older age! Thousands of older people now take part...

Elder Abuse Awareness Workshops 28th March - 8th April »

Elder Abuse Awareness Workshops 28th March - 8th April.  Age Action is organising a series of workshops for the public in the coming weeks to help raise awareness about elder abuse.  The...

HSE announces winners of Elder Abuse Short Film Competition »

    Open Your Eyes Short Film Competiton - The HSE in partnership with the Department of Health and Children, Age Action, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Carer's Association, Garda...

Review of the Consumer Protection Code - January 2011 »

    Review of the Consumer Protection Code - The Code sets out requirements that regulated entities must comply with when dealing with consumers. The purpose of the Code...

Say No To Ageism Week, 24th - 30th May 2010 »

This year's "Say No to Ageism Week" takes place from May 24th to 30th. It is a time to again consider the effects of ageism in our society and provides an opportunity to remind us of...

International day of Older Persons, 1st October 2009 »

International Day Of Older Persons, 1st October 2009 - The 19th International Day of Older Persons is an occasion both for celebration and for serious reflection. It is an occasion to celebrate...

Positive Ageing Week, 25th Sept - 3rd Oct 2009 »