Clare Age Friendly is urging the county's elderly or vulnerable to reach out for help to avoid lonliness or isolation.
It follows the discovery of the bodies of William and Daniel McCarthy at their home in Bluebell – the men were aged in their seventies and were both deaf.
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Foul play isn't suspected but the tragic incident has prompted calls for greater vigilance when it comes to isolated elderly people.
Gerry Kelly, a member of Clare Age Friendly and a former Assistant Garda Commisioner and Superintendent says there are many people who need help but don't want to be a burden on others.
