Programme: Kerry
WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Staying Connected
Funding Stream: Local AF Programme Funding, RTE Comic Relief
Resources Required: Paid Staff
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
The project’s overarching aim was to keep the older people around Killorglin/ Killarney and the surrounding areas connected digitally. When Covid-19 struck, They needed to find a way to stay in touch with their clientele and to enable them to stay in touch with family and friends.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Digitally isolated older people in the Killorglin/ Killarney area
Steps critical to success
- Access to Local papers
- Training/Support
- Communication
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Delivery of tablets, centre was closed , going to their own homes
- Next of kin who could help with Wifi issues/ connecting to the wifi
- Rural Location
Outcomes / Benefits
- Acorn supoort
- Local connected to mass & newspapers
- Digitally connected seniors
Evaluation / Report:
Feedback from the Acorn users has overwhelmingly been positive with many now using the Acorn every day to access local news and stay in touch with family.
Contact:
Mary Hussey // maryhussey@rockmountcentre.ie
Website:
https://www.rockmountcentre.ie/