Brendan Courtney’s We Need To Talk About Dad aired last night – and people had a lot to say about it.
The documentary follows the RTE star and his sister as they assess all the options to try and care for their dad – including remortgaging their houses in order to pay for nursing home care.
After visiting a nursing home, Brendan said “You don’t want to be mean about it, because people work really hard at it, but it is depressing.”
Family: The emotional documentary highlighted a topic many around the world face | RTE
The striking documentary brings up the conversation about the care service in Ireland and how emotional it is to make such a tough decision.
This is highlighted even more as Brendan is seen quite upset as he has to make the decision himself with his family about whether they will care for their father at home or bring him to a home.
The documentary moved many viewers at home and caused even more to think about their own family situation.
Thanks you everyone who helped my family tell our story #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad @RTEOne please @SimonHarrisTD help people have a choice ?
— Brendan Courtney (@BrendanCourtney) January 16, 2017
So much respect for the generosity shown by @BrendanCourtney and his family in sharing their experience publicly. #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) January 16, 2017
Well done to @BrendanCourtney and family for a very touching story many of us can relate to. Miss you, Dad x #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad
— Dermot Whelan (@DermotTodayFM) January 16, 2017
Wonderful brave documentary @BrendanCourtney @rte showing the difficult decisions families forced tomake after #stroke #weneedtotalkaboutDad
— Kieran A. O’Connor (@AgeWellCork) January 16, 2017
‘Tragic contradiction between government policy & needs of older people’ @BrendanCourtney making strong case on #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad
— Seán Moynihan (@SeanMoynihan_) January 16, 2017
It’s wonderful and uplifting to see @rte doing its job. Offering a forum for issues we must confront #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad
— Martin McConigley (@MMcConigley) January 16, 2017
Absolutely BAWLING watching #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad Mirrors my granny’s battle, @BrendanCourtney THANK YOU for highlighting insufficiencies pic.twitter.com/XqNZrYELPC
— Ciamhie Mc Digital (@CiamhieMc) January 16, 2017
Well done @BrendanCourtney on starting the conversation. Fair Deal scheme needs to be extended. Its a no-brainer. #WeNeedToTalkAboutDad
— Siobhan O Brien (@siobhan_brien) January 17, 2017
#WeNeedToTalkAboutDad scary,sad but insightful documentary. It really highlights how much we need to cherish our loved ones. ❤️
— Keara (@Kearamcginley__) January 17, 2017
