Are you feeling isolated and lonely? Then you’re not alone. One-third of older adults in Ireland admit to feeling lonely at some point in their lives. Everyone experiences loneliness differently, and it can leave us feeling anxious and vulnerable. If you need...
The coronavirus lockdown has meant extra challenges for all of us. But for older people living with dementia and their carers, the pandemic has been extra stressful. If you’re supporting an older person, even if they receive home care services, these tips are designed...
The impact of an ageing population on healthcare results in increased demand for healthcare assistants. This profession, albeit challenging, can be incredibly rewarding – through direct contact with clients, healthcare workers can make a real difference in people’s...
Good communication skills are the number one priority for all healthcare professionals. To ensure maximum quality of care and make clients feel understood and looked after, healthcare workers need to be active listeners as well as compassionate communicators. The goal...
As we age there are certain problems that start to show and affect daily tasks. Issues with balance in the elderly population is a more common problem than you may think, and the reasons for this can be attributed to a range of health issues. Often balance issues can...
