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Community Choir

Age Friendly Ireland | Local | Laois

Age Friendly Laois

Age Friendly Laois and Edwards Lifesciences are supporting the community choir initiative, which is being run by Music Generation Laois. Sign up and we will see you at an as yet secret venue in July!!

The benefits of intergenerational work

Some of the benefits of intergenerational work include:

  • Creation of age friendly communities.
  • All generations have a lot to both teach and learn from each other and contribute to lifelong learning.
  • Tackles issues around stereotyping and ageism.
  • Increases understanding and respect between older people and younger people.
  • Chance to make new friends and combats social isolation.
  • It’s lots of fun!

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National OPC Convention, Westmeath

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and spoke at this year’s National Older People’s Council Convention, hosted by Westmeath County Council in Athlone last week. It was a privilege to bring together representatives from our 31 Older People’s Councils under this year’s theme, “Thriving Together – …

Limerick City and County Council’s Age Friendly team is pleased to announce the launch of the Limerick Older Persons Executive (OPE) Gratitude Card Project. Inspired by the “A Hug from Adam” campaign, the initiative was developed by Elizabeth Stanley, Chairperson of the Limerick Older Persons Executive.

Age Friendly Ireland | Campaigns, Local, National | Limerick

The Gratitude Card provides a simple and respectful way for people to acknowledge and thank friends, neighbours and family members who offer informal care, support or assistance. By recognising these everyday acts of kindness, the project aims to promote positive wellbeing, strengthen community connections and help reduce social isolation among …

79th World Health Assembly

Age Friendly Ireland | International | Age Friendly Demonstrators

Our National Technical Programme Manager, Declan Gaffney was honoured to be in Geneva today representing Age Friendly Ireland at the 79th World Health Assembly at the United Nations. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with both new and long-standing colleagues who share a vision for a more age friendly …