Open discussion needed on overhauling care for older people
There needs to be a real and frank discussion about radically overhauling the nations long term care for older people. That’s according to the charity that promotes the needs of vulnerable adults, Safeguarding Ireland, who say there is a ‘generational conflict’ over the cost of caring for older people. A…
Almost half of people have experienced abuse of vulnerable adults
43% of people in Connaught and Ulster have experienced abuse of vulnerable adults. However, this figure is actually lower than the national average of 48% and in Dublin those reporting or having experienced such abuse is 52%. The research, commissioned from Red C by the National Safeguarding Committee, shows widespread…