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The difficulty of finding a care home for a loved one

“I won’t lie. It was a relief when Mum finally went into a nursing home. There’s such joy i...

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12.50 28 Jan 2026


The difficulty of finding a care home for a loved one


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12.50 28 Jan 2026


“I won’t lie. It was a relief when Mum finally went into a nursing home. There’s such joy in simply visiting her now, for a cup of tea and a chat.”  

So writes Sinead Ryan, Host of The Home Show here on Newstalk and journalist with the Independent and Sunday Independent.  She joined Andrea to explain the relief she felt when her mother moved into a care home. And how after exploring many different care options, she found a care home was best suited to her needs.


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