Guides & Advice

The Benefits of Pets for Older People

The Benefits of Pets for Older People Pets have always held a special place in our hearts, providing companionship, love, and unwavering loyalty. For older people, pets bring immense joy and many be...

Guide to Staying Socially Connected

Guide to Staying Socially Connected Ireland might be the loneliest country in Europe. Experts believe loneliness is fast becoming one of the biggest health challenges for our ageing population.  So,...

Finding Your Own Source of Happiness

Finding Your Own Source of Happiness   A hundred years ago, the average life expectancy in Ireland was around 50. Today, it hovers somewhere between 77 and 82, depending on your sex. In fact, Ireland...

Our Mindsets and the Ageing Process

Our Mindsets and the Ageing Process You’re only as old as you feel. The Irish-born artist Francis Bacon put it this way: “I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I a...

Movember - Prostate Cancer Awareness

Movember – Prostate Cancer Awareness Movember has become a global movement to raise awareness of men’s health issues, particularly for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. Growing a moustache in the...

Staying Safe in the Sun

Staying Safe in the Sun Essential Tips for Staying Safe During the Summer  Summer has arrived. Time for ice cream and trips to the seaside! This is our happiest season when we tend to get plenty of...

A Guide for Home Carers During Ramadan

A Guide for Home Carers During Ramadan Ramadan is a month that represents the fourth of the five pillars of Islam and entails ‘Sawm’ (fasting). During this period, over 2 billion Muslims dedicate th...

World Osteoporosis Day

World Osteoporosis Day In 1994, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a report that established key definitions and diagnostic criteria for postmenopausal osteoporosis, significantly impactin...

Understanding Dementia Together

Learn how to understand dementia together