Mental Wellbeing – Críonna Health

Mental Wellbeing

Understanding Dementia: A Practical Guide for Older Adults and Families in Ireland

Over 64,000 people in Ireland live with dementia. This guide covers early signs, Irish supports…

Valentina Ní CríonnaApril 10, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

Creativity and the Arts in Later Life: Why Making Things Matters More Than You Think

Creative activities like painting, music, writing, and drama offer powerful benefits for mental health, cognitive…

Valentina Ní CríonnaApril 6, 2026

Older adult walking peacefully by a lake in a park

Mental Wellbeing

Managing Stress and Anxiety After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Stress and anxiety do not come with an expiry date. In fact, for many people…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 31, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

Lifelong Learning After 50: Why Picking Up Something New Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health

Lifelong learning protects cognitive health, builds social connections, and gives people a renewed sense of…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 29, 2026

Two people walking together in a park, offering comfort and companionship

Mental Wellbeing

Grief and Loss in Later Life: Understanding, Coping, and Finding Support in Ireland

Grief in later life carries unique challenges, from losing a lifelong partner to the cumulative…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 18, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

Finding Purpose After Retirement: Why It Matters and How to Start

Retirement can bring freedom, but also a loss of identity and direction. Here is how…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 13, 2026

Mental Wellbeing

Keeping Your Mind Sharp: A Practical Guide to Cognitive Health as You Age

There is a question that sits quietly in the minds of many people as they…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 12, 2026