*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.

In this episode of AgriFocus Francess McDonnell is joined by Ann Griffin, regional advocate for the north-west with Sage Advocacy  – which is the National Advocacy Service for Older People – to chat about what happens to the family farm if an older person needs to consider nursing home care.

Ann addresses common concerns among older farmers and their families who fear losing the farm if they enter the scheme. She explains how the HSE assesses income and assets – such as homes, land, and farms – and clarifies the 3-year cap that limits how much can be charged against these assets.

The episode also touches on broader issues facing older people in rural Ireland today.