The Irish Times today (August 31st, 2015) leads with a story that a Government working group is reviewing the travel scheme for older people, and that state transport providers are seeking the reintroduction of peak-time travel restrictions.
For the past two years Age Action’s policy team has been working with partners in Finland, Italy and Romania to develop new and innovative methods to raise awareness about elder abuse.
It is both encouraging and deeply depressing that annually, for the last five years, the United Nations has organised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
