The Age Friendly Ireland Shared Service supports cities, counties and towns across Ireland to prepare for the rapid ageing of our population by paying increased attention to the environmental, economic and social factors that influence the health and well-being of older adults. Local Age-friendly programmes work to provide walkable streets, housing and transportation options, access to key services and opportunities for older people to participate in community activities. By doing so, these communities are better equipped to become great places, and were appropriate lifelong homes, for people of all ages.
Day 2 saw Catherine McGuigan, introducing the morning session and the guest panelist. Mark Harrington, National Manager of the Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme,spoke about how the Healthy Age Friendly Homes programme supports older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence, for as long as possible …
This year’s theme is ‘Ageing with Independence’ The National Older Peoples Council Convention brings the Older People’s Councils together from all across Ireland giving an opportunity to discuss topics, network and learn from each other. The benefit of the Convention is to contribute to the work of the Older People’s …
9th May 2024: Up to 200 older people from across Ireland have gathered in Kilkenny for the Age Friendly Ireland National Older People’s Councils (OPC) Convention, addressing the pressing issue of the technology gap experienced by older demographics. The national annual convention at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel — held today …
Bunclody Library Events Digital Ambassador Drop In Clinic – Thursday 9th May 7.00 – 8.00pm Drop in and learn how to familiarise yourself with your digital device (phone, tablet, laptop etc.). Learn about the range of online resources accessible through Bunclody Library and become more confident using your device. No …
An ambitious Age Friendly Strategy for Limerick has been officially launched by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD. Age Friendly Limerick Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 builds on the successes of the first strategy to create a more inclusive and vibrant community for people …
On Tuesday, May 7th, Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Joe Conway will officially open Waterford’s Age Well Expo in the Tower Hotel. L-r: Ivan Grimes (Director of Services, WCCC), Margaret Drohan (Housing Dept, WCCC), Gwen Daniels (General Manager, UPMC Whitfield), Donal Connolly (Waterford OPC), Noreen McGrath (Waterford OPC), …
11 April, 2024 Celebration of Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year 2024 Over 170 people attended an event in the Woodstock Hotel in Ennis, County Clare, on Wednesday 10th April, to celebrate with the fifteen people nominated for the Clare Older People’s Volunteer of the Year Award 2024. The …
“Bealtaine” older people’s festival events in Blackpool Library, May 2024 Tuesday 7 May | 10.30 am – 11.30 am | Entitlements for Older People A talk from Citizen’s Information on entitlements for retirees, particularly on pensions, as part of the Bealtaine festival and Age Friendly Libraries. Tuesday 7 and 14 …
Age Friendly Ireland brings together, supports and provides technical guidance to the 31-local authority-led, multi-agency Age Friendly City and County Programmes
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