Programme: Kerry
WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity, Staying Connected, Your Body Your Health
Funding Stream: Healthy Ireland Fund
Resources Required: Paid Staff
Cost: 5000-10000
Description
The ACORN device is being used to facilitate day care users to access the Community Care Services. Participants include people with cognitive impairment issues and stroke victims. As well as virtual Zoom sessions for people with cognitive impairment issues, the Day Care Centre runs a Better Bones fitness program for older people, using the device.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older people in surrounding areas of Tralee
Steps critical to success
- Zoom
- Access to the web
- Communication
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Transfer to learning Zoom
- N/A
- N/A
Outcomes / Benefits
- Day care users have been able to continue their classes/programs
- n/a
- n/a
Evaluation / Report:
Continuation of services, as the Acorn allowed the day care users access to still attend and stay connected
Contact:
Catherine Murphy // catherine@bailemhuire.ie
Website:
https://bailemhuire.com/