1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1008+ words) A Co Laois nursing home put residents at significant risk of harm by not consistently catering to the dietary needs of those who were at risk of choking or had impaired swallowing, according to the Health Information and Quality Authority…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (564+ words) The number of long-term residential care beds and home support hours for older people will need to increase by at least 60% by 2040, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. The projected rise in requirements is largely driven by the…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (984+ words) The RT" Investigates programme uncovered multiple examples of care failings and neglect of vulnerable older residents at The Residence Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin in north Dublin, two nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland. HIQA confirmed that it is…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (945+ words) Two leading doctors in gerontological care have described undercover footage to be revealed in an RT" documentary tonight as shocking and disturbing. It examines standards of care in several residential facilities owned by Ireland's leading provider of private nursing homes....