WHO Theme: Community Support And Health Services, Respect And Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity, Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Your Body Your Health
Funding Stream: HSE
Resources Required: Financial, Paid Staff, Volunteer Staff, Mobile Social Media Report
Cost: 500-1000
Description
A one million steps challenge to support cocooning adults to keep active and stay connected. Each participant was part of a group who collectively aimed to walk 1 million steps over the month of May 2020. Group support via WhatsApp and weekly walk challenges.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older adults
Steps critical to success
- Community involvement
- Support from community health worker to access online group
- Funding
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Supporting participants to get online
- Maintaining interest
- Determining fitness levels of participants
Outcomes / Benefits
- Improved physical health
- Improved wellbeing
- Decreased social isolation