Programme: Sligo
WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity
Funding Stream: Local AF Programme Funding
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Services, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
To provide a coordinated programme of physical activities to support individuals especially those cocooning in the home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic especially those who may not have access to online supports. A series of physio approved physical activities delivered through the medium of radio with an accompanying leaflet. Partners included Sligo Sports Partnership, HSE Physio, Sligo Age Friendly Programme
Aim of Initiative
Older people who were cocooning during COVID 19
Who is it aimed at
Older people who were cocooning during COVID 19
Steps critical to success
- Partnership through radio
- Partnering with HSE and Sports Partnership
- hard copy leaflet and disemmination via COVID Helpline
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- logistics and delivery of leaflets –
Outcomes / Benefits
- Engagement of older people and partnering with radio
Evaluation / Report:
https://www.sligosportandrecreation.ie/stay-home-stay-active/aging-well-with-exercise/https://www.sligococo.ie/keepwell/keepingactive/sligoageingwellhomeexercise/
Contact:
Aisling Smyth, Sligo County Council, aissmyth@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.sligococo.ie/Keepwell/KeepingActive/SligoAgeingWellHomeExercise/ | https://youtu.be/hOVNCyAdWFk