Guides & Advice

How Shopping Supports Independence and Social Connection for Older Persons

How Shopping Supports Independence and Social Connection for Older Persons Shopping provides older adults and individuals with disabilities of all ages in Ireland with more than just essential goods....

How to Choose the Right Place for Palliative Care

How to Choose the Right Place for Palliative Care The most life-affirming moments can come out of the bleakest of situations.  Choosing where to receive palliative care is challenging, intensely pers...

Healthcare Assistants Who Make a Real Difference - Improving Independence and Well-Being

Healthcare Assistants Who Make a Real Difference – Improving Independence and Well-Being Healthcare assistants in Ireland provide practical, person-centred care that supports older persons, individua...

New Year, New Care Plan - Reassessing Your Loved One's Homecare Needs

New Year, New Care Plan – Reassessing Your Loved One’s Homecare Needs The start of a new year is brimming with promise and opportunities for positive change.  For families providing care and support...

How to Protect Older Persons from Scammers

How to Protect Older Persons from Scammers Beware of scammers! Scammers are becoming more clever and sophisticated as the world grows increasingly digital and automated. Unfortunately, our older love...

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...

How Changes in Taste and Smell Affect Older Persons

How Changes in Taste and Smell Affect Older Persons Older persons may find that their sense of taste and smell begins to fade as the number of taste buds decreases and their ability to identify famil...

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...