The Cairde Journal

Practical guidance for Dublin families navigating senior care decisions from paperwork to everyday wellbeing.

10 September 2026 · 7 min

Home Care or Non-Medical Support? A Plain Guide for Dublin Families

Home care, home support, companionship, concierge. The words get used interchangeably in Ireland, and families often end up paying for the wrong thing. Here is what each one actually covers, and how to work out which your parent needs.

10 September 2026 · 3 mins read

Your Parent Says They Don't Need Help. What Now?

Almost every family that contacts us has already had the conversation go badly at least once. Here is why it usually stalls, and what tends to work better.

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