Recently, our Rathborne Nursing Home in North Dublin had the privilege of hosting Stefania, a representative from the World Health Organization (WHO).  We want to highlight the importance of collaboration and shared learning in the field of long-term care and are pleased to have helped contribute in shaping the future of Ireland’s long-term care. At Rathborne, we understand the critical role that healthcare collaboration plays in advancing the quality of care for all in Ireland. That’s why we were thrilled to engage with WHO Europe, a key player in shaping healthcare policies and strategi ..read more

Celebrating Excellence in Care: Trinity Care Group Shines at Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards The Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards recently spotlighted outstanding contributions in the healthcare sector, recognising the dedication and commitment of individuals within the industry. Among hundreds of esteemed nominations, only 24 finalists were chosen for the prestigious Awards Ceremony. We are thrilled to announce that Trinity Care Group proudly had two finalists in this esteemed lineup! Winner of a Nursing Homes Ireland Care Award 2023 Ferdinand from Foxrock Nursing Home Among the finalis ..read more

Hi I’m Eddie.  In October 2020, as Ireland grappled with the ongoing pandemic, life took an unexpected turn for me. Previously working in a pub, the industry was already upended by COVID-19 restrictions, altering my sense of normal. Little did I know that on the same day the government received a letter recommending heightened restrictions, I would face a more personal crisis – a stroke, coupled with acute tubular necrosis, leading to thrice-weekly dialysis and my personal journey through rehabilitation.   NAVIGATING REHABILITATION Waking in the Mater Hospital, the world seemed forei ..read more

Trinity Care Nursing Homes are pleased to announce their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in conjunction with Spectrum Life.  Mental health at work and at home across Ireland is of growing importance, which is why at Trinity Care we want to be at the forefront of supporting our employees. What is the Employee Assistance Programme? The Employee Assistance Programme is a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service that is for all employees and their close family members.  The service is typically offered by an employer to support employees health and wellbeing both ..read more

St. Peter’s Nursing Home in Castlebellingham will host an International Food Day celebration on Wednesday afternoon, May 17th to welcome friends, and family, into the beautiful courtyard on the grounds of St. Peter’s and sample a variety of food from different nationalities. The event will be held between 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm, and there will be facepainting and an Indian Entertainment group. Noirin Mc Kinney, the Director of Nursing at St. Peter’s, said “Friends and family are welcome to join us for two hours of fun with our wonderful residents, and the local school will be joining us too. We are ..read more

Friday, July 21, 2023: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of Rathborne Nursing Home, a residential nursing home in Ashtown, Dublin 15. Rathborne is a €20 million purpose-built, high-quality nursing home set on a 6-acre site and caters for 120 residents. Each of the 120 single bedrooms have been meticulously designed to the highest industry standards and equipped with superior facilities, the home was registered by HIQA in March 2021 and admitted its first residents in April 2021, and is currently at full capacity.   Mr Mike Tonery, CEO of Trinity Care Nursi ..read more

Dementia and Alzheimer’s – What’s the Difference? Dementia and Alzheimer’s are probably terms we’ve all heard of, but do we really understand what the difference between the two is?  Read on to learn more and find out more about Dementia and Alzheimer’s. What is Dementia? We will start with what Dementia is not.  Dementia is not a single disease, it is caused by different brain diseases that damage nerve cells in the brain. The most common causes of dementia are; Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia Most cases of dementia are progressive meaning the symptoms get worse with time ..read more

Castlemanor Nursing Home recently opened a multi-sensory room, known as a Snoezelen Room to help enhance the lives of residents with dementia. The room was installed thanks to funding from Gerry Sheridan, of Ice Cream Treats, following a series of charity events. Gerry’s father Philip is also a resident in Castlemanor. Catherine Dunleavy, clinical operations manager at Trinity Care who operate Castlemanor Nursing Home, explained how the room works: “People with dementia have difficulty taking in, processing and expressing information, as well as communicating with others. This ..read more

  Healthcare Assistant Career Progression Meet Winnet Who’s Worked at Trinity Care for over 20 Years, starting as a healthcare assistant and has now worked up to the human resources team. Winnet joined Trinity Care 20 years ago as a healthcare assistant after first coming to Ireland in our Gormanston Wood Nursing Home in County Meath.  Despite coming from a more IT-focused background she decided to try a caring profession after moving over here and was surprised with how quick she fell in love with the role of helping people.  She said ‘It just felt like normal every ..read more

  Book Recommendations about Dementia and Alzheimer’s for Carers and Families With a new Dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis it can be helpful to find comfort and support from the words of others that know of or have been through a similar experience. Whether you are looking for a book concentrating more on educational purposes, a relatable fictional story or first-hand experiences, we’ve put together a list of book recommendations about Dementia and Alzheimer’s to help get you started. What I Wish People Knew About Dementia, by Wendy Mitchell Known more for her first book ‘Somebody I Us ..read more