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Healthy Ageing

The Health Benefits of Active Grandparenting — Why Time with Grandchildren Keeps You Well

Research shows active grandparenting improves physical health, cognitive function, and emotional wellbeing. Here's how to…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 25, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Hand and Wrist Health After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

A practical guide to common hand and wrist conditions after 50 — from osteoarthritis and…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 25, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common irregular heartbeat, and risk increases significantly after 50.…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 24, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

LGBTQ+ Ageing in Ireland: Support, Rights, and Wellbeing After 50

Ireland has come a long way. From the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1993 to the…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 23, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Understanding and Managing Gout After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

A practical guide to understanding, managing, and preventing gout after 50 in Ireland. Learn about…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 23, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Understanding Cataracts: What to Expect Before, During, and After Surgery in Ireland

A practical guide to cataracts for older adults in Ireland — recognising the signs, understanding…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 22, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Peripheral Neuropathy After 50: Understanding Numbness, Tingling, and Nerve Health in Ireland

A practical guide to understanding peripheral neuropathy after 50 — what causes numbness and tingling,…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 22, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Occupational Therapy and Healthy Ageing: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Occupational therapy helps older adults maintain independence by adapting daily activities, homes, and routines. This…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 21, 2026

Healthy Ageing

Climate Change and Your Health After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Climate change is already affecting health in Ireland, and older adults face particular risks. This…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMay 21, 2026

The Health Benefits of Active Grandparenting — Why Time with Grandchildren Keeps You Well

Hand and Wrist Health After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

LGBTQ+ Ageing in Ireland: Support, Rights, and Wellbeing After 50

Understanding and Managing Gout After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Understanding Cataracts: What to Expect Before, During, and After Surgery in Ireland

Peripheral Neuropathy After 50: Understanding Numbness, Tingling, and Nerve Health in Ireland

Occupational Therapy and Healthy Ageing: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Climate Change and Your Health After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

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