Programme: Donegal
WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Staying Connected
Funding Stream: Healthy Ireland Fund
Resources Required: Paid Staff
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
Due to COVID19 Pandemic the Country went into a National Lockdown causing all projects to stop and leaving older people feeling isolated in their homes. With the help of the Age Friendly Programme and the support of the Alliance, equipment and peer to per training was provided to continue the Choir of Ages project online. 89 young and older meet online weekly
Aim of Initiative
Older People and Children
Who is it aimed at
Older People and Children
Steps critical to success
- Encouraging the Older people to overcome the fear of going online
- Partnership of the Interagency
- Providing peer to peer support for the older people
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Overcoming the fear of getting online
- Having the equipment and internet access
- Having fulltime support
Outcomes / Benefits
- With the Interagency partnership, equipment was provided
- With the Interagency partnership, training and support was provided
- Got 89 out of 100 online
Contact:
Mairead Cranley, Donegal County Council, mairead.cranley@donegalcoco.ie