The best of this weeks Galway Talks current affairs show, presented by Keith and Katie Finnegan.
A report was out during the week about the number of people under 65 living ‘wasted lives in nursing homes’, Ombudsman Peter Tyndall joined Keith.
Conor O Dowd also joined Keith about the redevelopment of Galway Port.
The handover of Galway 2020.
Joe Treacy from the addiction councilors of Ireland spoke about the effects of cannabis on the mental health of youths.
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A significant number of younger people in Ireland are living ‘wasted lives’ in nursing homes, according to a new report.
The report from the Ombudsman and Information Commissioner warns that it is inappropriate for younger people with disabilities to be placed in nursing homes.
There are more than 1,300 people under the age of 65 living in nursing homes in Ireland, according to the HSE.
The report finds that many believed their stay was temporary, and some did not give their informed consent when they were being placed in a home long-term.
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall said people are being left with no option but to live in nursing homes due to a lack of State support.
Updated / Wednesday, 5 May 2021
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Peter Tyndall said it is inappropriate for people with a disability under the age of 65 to live in nursing homes
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall has said that younger people living in nursing homes have wasted lives and are not getting proper support from the State.
In a report published today, Mr Tyndall said it is inappropriate for people with a disability under the age of 65 to live in nursing homes and many did not give informed consent to be placed there long term.
The publication of the report - Wasted Lives: Time for a better future for younger people in nursing homes - coincides with European Independent Living Day.
Younger People Living Wasted Lives In Nursing Homes
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Younger people are living wasted lives in nursing homes due to a lack of State support, according to the Ombudsman.
Peter Tyndall says a significant number of under 65s who have a disability are living in homes against their wishes.
He also says many believed their stay was temporary, and some with disabilities didn t give informed consent about being placed in a facility long-term.
There are more than 1,300 under 65s in nursing homes in Ireland.
Ombudsman Peter Tyndall says people want to live at home with help from the State: