The HSE provides a wide range of services for people growing older in Ireland.
Support is also available from other agencies, such as:
- the Department of Social Protection
- Local Authorities
- voluntary organisations
Home Support Services - services provided by the HSE to help an older person to be cared for at home
Meals on Wheels (mealsonwheelsnetwork.ie) - Find information and contact details for some of the closest Meals on Wheels Network providers to you. Use the Meals on Wheels interactive map (mealsonwheelsnetwork.ie).
Exercises for older people - exercises that can you can do at home
Nursing Homes Support Scheme - information on the new Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Fair Deal)
Protecting Older People - how to spot elder abuse and what to do if you are worried
Home Support Approved Providers - Check the list of approved Home Care Package Providers
Benefits and Financial Entitlements - Medical cards, respite care grants and more
Residential Care - information about respite care and public and private nursing and residential care services
Older People Services where you live - a list of older people services provided in your local health office, that you can access through your GP or Public Health Nurse
Patients' Private Property Accounts - find out how the HSE administers residential clients' money
Service Arrangement documents - Home Support Service Tender documents
Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme - The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme aims to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence, for as long as possible.
Get support when you’re older
You can get advice, help, tips and access to support groups and events from any of the following:
