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

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...

Yesterday I started a new home share match in Dublin 8 with Rita who is 90. I am delighted to be sharing with her and back in a part of Dublin I have lived in before, it feels like I am coming full circle. Rita was born in her home and wants to continue to live there, for her niece who reached out to me the security of knowing there is someone in the house at night is very reassuring. I am happy to be home sharing again and look forward to providing Rita with the supportive b

2 years ago our founder Saoirse Sheridan and her homeshare companion David (101), took to our TV screens and spoke on Ireland AM about...

Here at Elder Home Share we know how important it is to homeowners and the next of kin to feel secure in moving forward with our service....

Read our latest blog about Caroline and Kay. On how they will be spending St Patrick's day together during lockdown! Happy St Patrick's Day to our wonderful Elder Home Share community. It’s our second year of no parade and a national holiday indoors. Hopefully not for much longer! Elder Home Share match Caroline and Meg are keeping each-other company during this celebrated day. Caroline has said they will go for a nice walk together to get a bit of fresh air. #homeshare #elde

It’s no secret that our elderly loved ones have really felt the effects of COVID19. Between 3 lockdowns and the sheer sense of worry and...

Elder Home Share wants to wish a very happy Christmas to all our clients and matches. We have pulled up some memorable testimonials to...