Useful Websites
Age Action Ireland
www.ageaction.ie
This is the national network on ageing and older people in Ireland. It gives membership to organisations and individuals who want to help improve the quality of life for older people.
The European Older People's Platform
www.age-platform.org
The AGE works against age discrimination, fights against poverty and social exclusion, and helps with the employment of older people.
The Carers Association
www.carersireland.com - The Carers Associations provides services to family carers and is aimed at helping to increase the quality of life for the carer and the person receiving home care.
Citizen's Information Board
www.citizensinformationboard.ie - The Citizens Information Board is the national agency that gives information on public services. This site provides a guide called 'Entitlements for the Over Sixties.'
Automatic External Defibrillator Installer
www.safetyireland.com - We specialise in installing Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) in public areas, training people how to use them and provide CPR for a person suffering from Cardiac Arrest.
Legal Aid Board
www.legalaidboard.ie - Legal Aid Board helps provide information about making a will, which makes it easier and cheaper to administer your estate (you can also visit www.flac.ie, which is a volunteer group that provides legal information at no charge).
Great Value Irish Golf
www.irishgreenfees.ie - A website designed to increase awareness amongst Irish golfers of the great value available in one of the best golf destinations in the world.
Medical & Healthcare Information in Ireland
www.irishhealth.com - Independent Irish health website. This gives a comprehensive and easy to understand source of medical and healthcare information and news.
Irish Heart Foundation
www.irishheart.ie - Irish heart foundation website. The Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland's only national charity for heart health and is working to reduce premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke.
National Council on Ageing and Older People
www.ncaop.ie - National Council on Ageing and Older People. This is an advisory agency to the Minister for Health on ageing and the welfare of older people in the republic of Ireland. It has a healthy ageing program that aims to improve life expectancy.
Age & Opportunity
www.olderinireland.ie - Age & Opportunity is the Irish national agency that works to challenge negative attitudes towards ageing and older people. It promotes greater participation by older people in society, and works in areas such as the arts, physical activity, and the media.
Meath Care Portal
Meath Care Portal (www.olderinireland.ie) - The Meath Care Portal is a one stop resource for people with disabilites, for older people and for caregivers. This website provides access to information about relevant organisations, online services, financial and health information. The website is managed by Meath County Council and was developed with support from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland
www.rpc.ie - The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland works to make and organise preparation for retirement, and helps with any problems that might arise during retirement.
ElderTrav
www.eldetrav.com Is an information resource on Senior Alternative vacations as well as a listing of companies that offer senior adventure travel throughout the world
Summerhill Active Retirement Group
www.thirdage-ireland.com - Home of the Summerhill Active Retirement Group, which has a headquarters where events for older people take place. There is a drop in center for tea and conversation. Gives information on the Senior Helpline (1850-440-444).
VHI Healthcare
www.vhi.ie - VHI healthcare is a health insurance company that is one of Ireland's most recognized and trusted brands. It offers a range of health care services.
Asbestos Cancer Information
www.Asbestos.com- With more than 3,000 pages of content, our site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure. Unlike other sites, Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON) Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Web-based medical information).
Hired Help
www.hiredhelp.ie- Offers an easy to use search capability to find someone in your area for home help. Service providers detail their information and experience on their personal profile and include their training or vetting.
