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Independent Living and Care

Age Friendly Ireland

Age Friendly Mayo

Programme: Louth

WHO Theme: Communication and Information, Community Support and Health Services

Funding Stream: Healthy Ireland Fund

Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff

Cost: 0 – 500

Status: In Progress

Description

25-30 older adults will be assessed following referral and provided with suitable technology to suit their needs and allow them to stay safe in their homes Alone runs the initiative which supports older people in their homes. The technology will allow them to manage their own health and well-being, remain at home safer for longer and continue to live independently. An Application hosted by NetwellCASALA will show the persons blood pressure, sleep quality, time in rooms, glucose levels and temperature in their home. If these are irregular interventions are made.

Aim of Initiative

Older adults living independently

Who is it aimed at

Older adults living independently

Steps critical to success

  1. Technology
  2. Older adults participation
  3. The correct proceedure in place

Challenges in Planning / Delivery

  1. GDPR
  2. Recruitment
  3. Technology

Outcomes / Benefits

  1. Independent living
  2. Addition to keeping people healthier for longer
  3. Research for future living

Evaluation / Report:
This project is hosted by Alone and is aimed at keeping people in their homes for longer and helping them live independently providing support where it is needed

Contact:

Website:
https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/