Trusted Resources for Older People & Families
Helpful information, trusted services and practical guidance for older people and their families.
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Supporting an older person can involve navigating healthcare, home support, entitlements, advocacy and difficult decisions.
This page brings together trusted Irish organisations and services that may be helpful along the way.
Health, Care & Support
HSE Health & Social Care Services
Official HSE information on health and social care services, including GPs, hospitals, primary care, healthcare schemes and community supports.
HSE Home Support Services
Official information about HSE home support for older people who need assistance to continue living safely and independently at home.
ALONE
Support for older people in areas including ageing at home, social isolation, housing, support coordination and accessing services.
Age Action Ireland
Information, advocacy and practical supports aimed at helping older people maintain independence and participate fully in society.
Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI)
Nutrition information and resources, including information about dietitians in Ireland.
Dementia, Family & Caring Support
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Information and support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Family Carers Ireland
Information, advice and support for people caring for family members.
Care Alliance Ireland
Information, research and resources relating to family carers and the organisations that support them.
Rights, Entitlements & Advocacy
Citizens Information
Independent information on rights, benefits, entitlements, pensions, carers, housing and public services in Ireland.
Sage Advocacy
Independent advocacy and support for older people, including matters relating to care, decision making and safeguarding.
National Advocacy Service
Independent advocacy for adults with disabilities who may need support to have their wishes, preferences and views heard.
Decision Support Service
Information about decision-making assistance and Ireland’s Assisted Decision-Making framework.
HSE Safeguarding
Information relating to the safeguarding of adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or harm.
Residential Care & Later Life
HSE Fair Deal / Nursing Homes Support Scheme
Official information on applying for financial support towards long-term nursing home care.
HIQA
Information about health and social care standards, including inspection reports for designated centres such as nursing homes.
Irish Hospice Foundation
Information and resources relating to end-of-life care, dying, bereavement and advance care planning.
Checking Healthcare Professionals
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
Ireland’s regulator for nurses and midwives, including access to the public Register of Nurses and Midwives.
CORU
Ireland’s regulator for designated health and social care professions, where members of the public can check the registration of regulated professionals.
AgeWell Guides & Information
Clear, practical information to help older people and families better understand some of the common questions and challenges associated with ageing and changing care needs.
We can build this section gradually as Caroline develops educational articles and downloadable resources.
Understanding Frailty
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Falls & Falls Prevention
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Understanding Delirium
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Preparing for Hospital Discharge
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Important clinical information
External resources are provided for general information and convenience. AgeWell Nursing Consultancy is independent of the organisations listed and does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content, availability or services provided by external websites. AgeWell Nursing Consultancy provides nursing education, guidance and care navigation. Information on this page does not replace assessment, diagnosis or treatment by your GP, consultant or other healthcare professional. If you have an urgent medical concern, please contact an appropriate healthcare service.
Not sure where to start?
Every family’s circumstances are different. If you are unsure which services to approach or would like independent nursing guidance about an older person’s changing needs, you can book a private online consultation with Caroline.