WHO Theme: Communication And Information, Community Support And Health Services
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity, Staying Connected, Your Body Your Health
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Community Support, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership designed an exercise booklet targeted at those cocooning at home and can be completed in the comfort of your own home. The booklets were distributed through various Meals on Wheels, Community Groups, Care & Nursing Homes, Garda Stations, Municipal Districts and also e-mailed to people interested.
Aim of Initiative
Older Adults
Who is it aimed at
Older Adults
Steps critical to success
- Distribution of Booklets
- Reaching the vulnerable and isolated older adults
- Advertisement & promotion of same
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Print in time
- Distribution in time
- Feedback
Outcomes / Benefits
- Increasing participation of physical activity in older adults
- Able to preform the exercises in the comfort of their own home
- Each exercise is designed for older adults
Evaluation / Report:
3000 booklets were distributed though-out Co. Wicklow and ongoing
Contact:
Website:
https://wicklowlsp.ie/