Waterford Local Radio Age Friendly Topics Podcast

23/02/2024 Age Friendly Ireland | Local | Waterford

The Communications Implementation Group, set up to develop and promote the new Waterford Age Friendly Strategy, has arranged for a monthly series of talks on a variety of topics to be broadcast on Waterford Local Radio.

A member of the OPC was also included as a commentator on the recent budget. Links to the interviews that have aired are below:

Waterford businesses encouraged to become age friendly

Waterford Age Friendly Kyle Butler visits Waterford WICOP

Waterford Age Friendly Strategy being implemented across city and county

Emma Power on housing for the elderly

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