WHO Theme: Community Support And Health Services
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity
Funding Stream: Provided through the HSE
Resources Required: Paid Staff, No cost as the service is provided through the HSE Physiotherapy Section.
Cost: 0-500
Description
Twice weekly gentle exercise classes provided by a Physiotherapist within the HSE to older adults over zoom. These gentle exercise classes run every Tuesday and Thursday mornings on a weekly basis, provided by a Physiotherapist within the HSE to older adults over zoom. They commenced in 2020 shortly after the pandemic hit and have been ongoing since. There is great engagement amongst the community with up to 65 people attending on a weekly basis.
Aim of Initiative
Older adults
Who is it aimed at
Older adults
Steps critical to success
- Engagement from older people
- Willingness of the HSE Physiotherapist to provide the session as they can be extremally busy.
- Publication to ensure the public know of the classes
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- IT Literacy levels amongst older adults to access the classes
- Broadband quality
Outcomes / Benefits
- Physical health benefits for older people
- Mental health benefits for older people
- Easier for older people to engage with the HSE Physiotherapist. i.e. better access to this service, can access it from their homes and is totally free.