As the days get colder and damper, many people living with arthritis notice their joints start to ache more than usual. It’s a common belief that changes in the weather can make arthritis pain worse – but is it true?…
In the heart of rural Ireland, surrounded by winding lanes and fields that seem to stretch on forever (Mayo for those not in the know), Sandra’s parents still live in the same home she grew up in. It’s a quiet…
Maeve Moran is known across Galway for her laugh – full throated and hearty. Twice a week, she lights up the local day center with her chin-wagging and charity-shop finds. Wednesdays are bingo, with all the cheeky banter you’d expect;…
As our loved one’s age, the kitchen can become a place of both joy and risk. It’s often where independence is most valued – making a cup of tea, preparing a simple meal, or baking a family favourite. But it’s…
Michael — though nearly everyone calls him Mick — is the kind of man who tells a story better than most, often with a mug of tea in hand and a dry one-liner ready to go. He’s lived a full…
Francis from Galway has always been a man of routine, strength, and devotion. For decades, he worked outdoors in tough conditions, providing for his family without complaint. His days were long, his work physically demanding—and yet, he never faltered. When…
Some gifts don’t just sit on a shelf — they become part of the daily rhythm, quietly making life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. For Gillian O’Shea, buying a kettle for her mother Betty wasn’t about a birthday, Christmas, or…
Small Signs That Meant Everything For Limerick local, Michelle Sexton, the worry didn’t start with a big moment. It crept in slowly, through the day-to-day. Her mum, Mae, in her 80’s and always fiercely independent, had begun to move a…
When Debbie thought about how her mother was getting on at home, it wasn’t one dramatic moment that sparked concern. It was the quiet, everyday things: the way her mum’s hands trembled when lifting the kettle, or how she winced…
How a Simple Kettle Helped My Dad with Parkinson’s Reclaim His Independence When a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, the changes can come gradually — sometimes subtly, sometimes all at once. You start to notice the small things: how…
