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‘We kept managing. Until we couldn’t’: How to choose the right nursing home for your parent

Choosing residential care for a parent is a huge emotional transition. Logistics can be an added challenge. So…

By Kate White

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Placing a parent in a nursing home is a decision you never want to have to make

Within five months, Kate White's mother passed away, her father had a life altering stroke and she gave…

By Kate White

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Twelve thoughtful Irish-made gifts to send to the grandparents we miss

Lizzie Gore-Grimes suggests 12 gifts to spoil yours grandparents (or anyone in your life) – and support a…

By Lizzie Gore-Grimes

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WATCH: 100-year-old Margaret Lynch writes emotional letter to her great-grandson

Letters From Lockdown: Dear Daniel is a new short film from RTÉ that shows 100-year-old Margaret Lynch writing…

By Edaein OConnell

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‘Occasional babysitters, monopoly referees and biscuit-pushers’: The amazing benefits of grandparents

In recent years, family networks have shifted. Grandparents now hold an increasingly important role in shaping the minds…

By Amanda Cassidy

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Remembering a different Ireland: why it’s important to ask your parents about their lives

Asking your parents about their lives is like discovering a treasure trove of stories and memories. Here is…

By Edaein OConnell

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Retirement: It’s hard to accept my parents are getting older

Sometimes, it's hard to describe feelings. This one proving especially difficult. The feeling of growing disparity between my…

By Edaein OConnell

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Things Fall Apart: I’m continuing my Gran’s traditions with my daughter

In the last year, Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart. She is now working on adjusting to the new…

By Lia Hynes