Programme: Wexford
WHO Theme: Communication And Information
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Staying Connected
Funding Stream: Local AF Programme Funding, Own section funding
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Premises, Services, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 0-500
Description
Funding has been provided from the LA to our OPC to purchase Acorn tablets which will be used as follows: – 6 tablets will go to a secondary school transition year students to use as part of an intergenerational project training older people in technology – 2 tablets will go to the Alzheimers Society and their carers to enable their clients to stay connected – 2 tablets will go to a local Day Care Centre to enable residents to receive training and stay connected
Aim of Initiative
Young people and older people in the community, day care centers and people living with dementia
Who is it aimed at
Young people and older people in the community, day care centers and people living with dementia
Steps critical to success
- Buy in from users
- Training
- Ability to use devices
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Covid restrictions
- IT literacy and ability to learn
- Buy in from older people
Outcomes / Benefits
- Intergenerational project success/Build relationships
- Increased IT usage
- Greater understanding of how to use technology
Evaluation / Report:
TBC
Contact:
Ann Marie Laffan, Wexford County Council, annmarie.laffan@wexfordcoco.ie
Website:
https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/