Report on Older & Bolder’s closing conference, incorporating presentations by guest speakers; contributions from older people on their campaign experience; perspectives on use of the media and political systems for advocacy purposes; a timeline for Older & Bolder 2006 – 2013; and a practical guide to campaigning
This report presents four research papers on legal aspects of older people’s right to care. The papers have been prepared for Older & Bolder on a pro bono basis by a group of legal professionals working through the Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA), a project of the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC).
Care in Old Age: Legal Perspectives (Download PDF: 534 KB)
The papers in this report were prepared to inform Older & Bolder’s...
Submission to the Review of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Download PDF: 464 KB)
Report on interview-based research into older people’s information needs and their experiences of seeking information on key public services at major transition times in their lives such as bereavement, onset of chronic illness, or becoming a carer. Along with a literature review, the 7 case studies presented highlight the barriers to effective accessing of information, and are the basis for recommendations on good practice by public service information providers. Introducing the report, the national Ombudsman points out that improving information provision for older people will benefit...
This document charts 6 years of action by Older & Bolder in calling for a National Positive Ageing Strategy. It calls for the delivery of a positive ageing strategy within 2012.
A synthesis of the outcomes of Older and Bolder’s 2011 consultations with older people in a variety of settings, including nursing homes and daycare centres, who offered their experience, views and hopes in relation to health and social care provision. It is intended as a contribution to informed debate and policy-making on the future of the healthcare system in Ireland.
Older People Speak Up: on health, social care and the future of healthcare financing...
