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Irish Resources

Ageing as a migrant in Ireland: the generation nobody planned for

Ireland's first big migrant generation is reaching its 60s: pensions, medical cards, interpreting rights, and…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 3, 2026

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Healthy Ageing Irish Resources

Vaping after 50: what the evidence says and what Ireland’s new laws change

Cochrane rates nicotine e-cigarettes above patches for quitting, yet the HSE does not recommend them.…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 3, 2026

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Healthy Ageing Irish Resources

Anticholinergic burden after 50: the everyday medicines that can fog your thinking

Bladder tablets, older antihistamines, amitriptyline and pharmacy sleep aids all block acetylcholine, and the effects…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 2, 2026

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Mental Wellbeing

Autism after 50: Ireland’s missed generation, and what the new assessment pathway changes

Ireland's new autism assessment protocol includes adults in publicly funded assessment for the first time.…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 2, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

Eating Disorders After 50: The Illness Nobody Screens For in Later Life

Eating disorders do not stop at 25. A practical Irish guide to recognising them after…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 1, 2026

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Healthy Ageing Mental Wellbeing

Antidepressants after 50: what changes, what to ask, and how to come off them safely

Antidepressants work at any age, but doses, side effects and monitoring change after 65. A…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 1, 2026

Irish Resources Retirement

Equity release in Ireland: what a lifetime loan really costs

Equity release lets Irish homeowners over 60 unlock home value without moving. What a lifetime…

Valentina Ní CríonnaAugust 31, 2026

Irish Resources

Ageing Without Children in Ireland: Planning Ahead When There Is No One Obvious to Step In

In Ireland, “next of kin” has no legal standing. A practical guide to decision supports,…

Valentina Ní CríonnaAugust 30, 2026