The social prescription: Staying connected for better health outcomes
Science increasingly backs up the idea that staying social and connected is good for our brain, health and happiness
Active Ageing Special Report
Retirement is the right time for adventure – take it from the experts
Korea, Colombia, the Galápagos, the Arctic and Antarctica are just some of the destinations growing in popularity with retirees
What’s on in Ireland this autumn-winter for older audiences
Your guide to some of the best events, festivals and reads on offer in the coming season
Older people online: Take steps in building the confidence to connect
The online world can feel intimidating but there are supports for older people who want to enjoy life as silver surfers
A third act: Lifelong learning, a new career or realising long-held dreams
It’s never too late to learn, and increasingly retirees are heading back to the classroom to realise long-held ambitions
Ageing well: A new chapter
Ireland has one of the highest healthy life expectancies at age 65 in the EU, meaning many can expect more than a decade of later life in good health
Rightsizing: Smaller home, bigger life
Purpose-built communities for older adults offer independent living in homes designed with later life in mind, alongside security, shared amenities and opportunities to stay active
Buying abroad: Sun, sea and the small print
The pension, tax and estate planning issues to consider when retiring abroad
One pension, two paths
Approved retirement funds may offer superior returns but come with investment risk and no guarantees
Join the resistance: Strength training means independence in older age
To lift a suitcase into an overhead locker, carry your grandchildren or even just get out of a chair unaided, strength training has huge benefits
Having your hearing checked can give you a new lease of life
Many people wait years before seeking help for hearing loss but early action can make the difference between simply hearing a conversation and truly being part of it
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices