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21 wonderful Kilkenny Cat sculptures have been illustrated by some of Ireland’s most talented artists

Gardaí in Roscommon are encouraging those who are vulnerable or who live alone to take part in the Message in a Bottle campaign.

Targeted, regional approach to be taken, with more focus on drivers aged over 71

An invasion of old people expected as Bismarck has become North Dakota's first age friendly community.

An invasion of old people expected as Bismarck has become North Dakota's first age friendly community.

Article content Linda Pratt didn’t start to notice her age until she developed multiple sclerosis (MS) and had to rely on a cane for mobility. Now aged 73, Pratt has found her condition affects the way people treat her in everyday situations. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or City moving forward with plans to be more age inclusive Back to video “I was treated differently in stores,” she said. “They would just ignore you completely from ha...

California is the eighth state to be accepted into AARPs Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.

Tipp FM Photo © Tipp FM Community groups in Tipperary are being encouraged to apply for funding to allow them re-open facilities post Covid-19. Tipperary County Council has been allocated almost €150,000 from a government Community Enhancement Programme to aid local groups. It will also cover small grants for repairs and renovations as well as new equipment and safety upgrades. Eddie Meegan is an administrative officer in the Community and Economics section of Tipperary County Co...

Sullivan, Maine, Crosses the Digital Divide A small town secures high-speed internet, thanks to an age-friendly volunteer who, almost literally, connected the wiring This article comes out of the lessons learned and shared through the AARP Livable Communities Rural Lab, a monthly online gathering of leaders from rural and remote communities invited by AARP State Offices. Participants receive access to expert assistance and opportunities for connecting with peers nationwide. Photo courtesy Don ...

Brandon Sun By: Colin Slark SCREENSHOT Brandons newest city councillor, Sunday Frangi (Meadows-Waverly), smiles after officially being sworn in at Mondays virtual council meeting. Frangi won the May 5 byelection to replace John LoRegio. Brandon City Council’s ranks were bolstered on Monday with the swearing-in of Sunday Frangi as the new councillor for Ward 5, Meadows-Waverly. Advertisement Brandon City Council’s ranks were bolstered on Mon...