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Information

Age Action operates a busy information service on older people's issues and services throughout Ireland. Trained information officers provide information or referrals to the appropriate organisations.

Contact details

The information service is open:

Monday from 9:30am-1:30pm and 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Wednesday from 9.30am - 1.30pm

Thursday from 9.30am - 1.30pm.

Our Information service responds to queries from individuals and organisations about:

Entitlements

  • Pensions
  • Carer's allowance

Accommodation issues

  • Nursing homes
  • Sheltered housing
  • Living alone allowances

Safety and security issues

  • Grants for personal alarms (see file below for details)

Health concerns

  • Accessing community services like home help or occupational therapy

Employment issues

  • Age discrimination

Leisure

  • Social activities
  • Arts activities
  • Sports activities
  • Information on Travel Insurance and financial services

Carers

  • Respite facilities Carer's courses Entitlements

Questions about... Nursing Homes

We have prepared a series of information pages answering questions we are regularly asked about Nursing Homes, including the Nursing Homes admissions process, the Nursing Homes Fair Deal Scheme, what to do in the case of disputes with nursing homes and more information.

Feel free to contact our Information team with any other questions you might have about Nursing Homes.

Documents and Resources

More about Age Action

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Age Action Launch Garden Blitz to Revitalise Gardens for Older Residents in Cork

Volunteers and staff from Age Action posing with Garden Blitz Banner

Cork, August 23, 2023 — Age Action, in partnership with volunteers from Gas Networks Ireland, successfully organised a heartwarming "Garden Blitz" event on August 23rd. Bringing together dedicated volunteers to transform the lives of older Age Action clients in the Cork area, this remarkable initiative aimed to create safe and functional outdoor spaces for six deserving people, enhancing their quality of life.