Grainne Byrne PR Releases

 Many older people don’t use the internet and so can’t access information on vital public services easily

The launch this week of a Handbook for older people was welcomed by Kathleen Lynch, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for  Disability, Older People, Equality & Mental Health.  The Irish Pensioners Handbook 2012 features advice and information on a wide range of  issues including allowances and entitlements, medical, health and nutrition matters, the various options for elder care, home safety information, legal and financial information and much more.  It was produced by Home Instead Senior Care with the support of Age Action and the HSE.

Ed Murphy of Home Instead Senior Care, says, “ A recent report* highlighted the difficulties that many older people have in accessing vital information on  public services and information - and many of them feel  alienated and isolated because they don’t use the internet.  We hope our Handbook will help them access this information much more easily.”

The Irish Pensioners Handbook 2012 features information on:

• Allowances and Entitlements for older people and carers
• Medical Advice
• Home Care
• Advice Around the Home
• Nursing Home Care
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Tips on Health & Fitness, Nutrition & Diet, Holidays & Travel
• Financial and Legal advice
• How to deal with Bereavement

It also has a directory of older person's organisations and other useful contacts.

People can get a FREE copy of the Irish Pensioners Handbook copy by calling 1890 930 013 or if they or someone they know is online, they can get a copy from their relevant local Home Instead Senior Care office (details on offices and telephone numbers are on www.homeinstead.ie) or a PDF can be downloaded from the site.:

*”Caught in the Web”, a report from Older & Bolder

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For further information, please contact:

Grainne Byrne

Home Instead Senior Care

Tel. 01 297 3490 or 087 245 9463

grainne.byrne@hisc.ie

9^th March 2012