“Is your parent coming home from hospital? Learn how home-share can provide gentle support, companionship and reassurance for older adults living alone in Dublin and across Ireland.”

Wondering how to suggest home sharing to your elderly parent? This gentle Dublin-focused guide helps you start the conversation with clarity and care.

I just had a first-month check-in call with a new match in Cork and it has totally cheered me up. The companion shared with me that she and the lady she lives with made leak and potato soup together yesterday. I love the idea of the two of them side by side preparing the soup and getting to know each other and enjoying social time together. I have been matching older homeowners - usually, people who are in their 80’s or 90s with younger professionals since January 2016. This

Mobility issues can significantly impact the lives of elderly individuals. Having a home share companion in the home can be of significant support if a homeowner is struggling with mobility issues. These issues can include difficulty walking, balance problems, muscle weakness, joint pain, and more. Here are some ways mobility issues can affect the elderly: Increased risk of falling: Mobility issues can increase the risk of falling, which can lead to serious injuries and compl

There’s no better feedback about what we do for our senior community than hearing how well the companions get along with the homeowners. From experience, the companionship and support add a new layer of interaction in the home giving both the homeowner and their family great peace of mind. Saoirse, the founder of Elder Home Share, is a companion herself for Elizabeth, an 89 years old lady from Clontarf. She shares her experience with the current match: “How long have you bee

According to HSE.ie falls among older people can cause life changing consequences. It is more likely for an older person to suffer dangerous injuries, both physical and psychological, when having a fall. With age the risk increases and one out of three older people fall every year. As our population ages the number of falls and injuries in this age group will increase. Elder Home Share carries a mission of providing needed help around the house, as well as friendship, and, m

“The average charge rate for public nursing homes is €1,564 a week” claims The Irish Times. That rounds up to €75,000 a year! But is it really the right time to consider a nursing home? Decisions around considering nursing homes as the next step solution for our parents are on the agenda, but is this really what is needed or right at this time? Would a little extra care during the day or evening, and someone sleeping in the house at night, suffice? Elder Home Share talks to f

Happy Valentines everyone and especially to all our home share matches, this day can remind us how important companionship can be,...

A few days ago I started a new match as a home share companion. As the Founder of Elder Home Share I have been home-sharing myself for...

I have been living with Rita now for a month and it’s been a lovely experience. This is the first time I have lived with someone with...