Guides & Advice

Comfort Keepers sign The Diversity Charter Ireland

Comfort Keepers sign The Diversity Charter Ireland On October 25th 2017, our Director of Quality & Care, Julie Roberts, signed the Diversity Charter Ireland on behalf of Comfort Keepers Ireland....

Ways to safely bring joy to older relatives over Christmas

Ways to safely bring joy to older relatives over Christmas Many older people and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other ac...

Pets and How they Help

Pets and How they Help There’s far more to owning a pet than providing a daily bowl of food. For many of us, pets are part of the family. They’re beings that we nurture and care for. For older people...

Ramadan Mubarak! The Most Sacred Month in Islamic Culture

Ramadan Mubarak! The Most Sacred Month in Islamic Culture Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, is upon us. It’s the most sacred month in Islamic culture. Each year its dates vary depending...

Dementia community symbol launched

Dementia community symbol launched Comfort Keepers are proud to be part of the Dementia: Understand Together campaign. We are proudly supporting the launch of their new inclusive community symbol. Un...

Carer's Allowance

Carer’s Allowance As of May 2023, the Carer’s Allowance for homecare workers in Ireland continues to be an important benefit that provides support to those who care for those who need it. The Carer’s...

How to Stay Well This Winter

The winter months can present their own particular challenges for the elderly. Shorter days in Ireland during November and December mean there’s less light around.

What to Pack for a Hospital Stay

If they could choose, most older people say they’d prefer not to stay even one night in hospital.

What Home Care Package will Suit You Best?

As we get older, many of us find we could do with a little help to ensure we can keep our independence and carry on living at home. This can be particularly true after an illness or hospital visit.