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.
Tackling Climate Change is Not Just for the Young An excellent six step Climate Action Course aimed at the over 60’s in Roscommon has just finished. The course facilitator, Jacinta …
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On March 28th, 2025, more than 250 older people from Sligo, Leitrim and across the region attended the first-ever Age Friendly Health and Wellbeing Festival at ATU Sligo. The event was a resounding success, providing attendees …
Age is one of the first things we notice about other people. Ageism arises when age is used to categorize and divide people in ways that lead to harm, disadvantage …
The Decision Support Service are hosting an event in Portlaoise on Tuesday and Wednesday 8 and 9 April designed to support people to plan ahead. The event is in conjunction with …
31 March 2025: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has welcomed changes to the regulations that will support nursing home residents and ensure better governance in nursing homes which …
Custy Construction Ltd have been appointed by Clare County Council as the contractors for the new development on Black Road. The social housing development is funded by the Department of …
Fingal has announced media personality and communications expert Terry Prone as its new Age Friendly Ambassador. This will see her raise awareness of age friendly practices in Fingal and nationally. …
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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