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

How to Stay Well This Winter The winter months can present their own particular challenges for older persons. Shorter days in Ireland during November and December mean there’s less light around.  Thi...

What to Pack for a Hospital Stay

What to Pack for a Hospital Stay If they could choose, most older people would say they’d prefer not to stay even one night in the hospital. That might seem a little harsh. After all, hospitals are f...

What Home Care Package will Suit You Best?

What Home Care Package will Suit You Best? Home is where the heart is. It’s where we feel safe, and it can also give us a sense of belonging to the community we enjoy being a part of.  As we grow old...