“Social Farming on Slate Lodge Stud Farm”: Supporting active ageing through social farming
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Ongoing
Una and Val Cross own Slate Lodge Stud Farm, a 50-acre holding located in Rathangan in Co. Kildare. In 2019, Val and Una became involved with Social Farming Ireland, …
“The Borris Lace by Post Project”
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Completed
Inspired by the traditional craft of Borris Lace, “The Borris Lace by Post Project” was launched in May 2021. The aims of the project were as follows. – To …
Access for All – recycling initiative for Age Friendly
WHO Theme:
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Completed
Carlow County Council launched an innovative project to provide increased recycling opportunities for everyone in our community by introducing their universal access facility at Powerstown Civic Amenity Site. This …
Carlow residence, Providing housing with supports to Irelands seniors.
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Completed
To enhance our community we have completed a resident led initiative in our gardens, involving installation of a poly tunnel and garden development, our residents now grow vegetables, herbs …
In ConnectFit we facilitate older adults’ engagement in exercise, particularly resistance training t
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Ongoing
Resistance training can be an effective way for older adults to improve bone health, mobility, muscle mass, strength, and mental health. It can be performed at low or high …
Social Prescribing Visitation and Befriending
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
Ongoing
ALONE’s Visitation Support & Befriending Service provides regular visits to an older person. We provide friendship, practical support and links to local activities and initiatives. For anyone who is …
The Talking Newspaper: A podcast featuring weekly stories and reports from the Carlow Nationalist
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Carlow
Status:
In Progress
The 2016 Census found that 54,810 people nationally (amounting to 1.2% of the population) had a sight-related disability. The NCBI indicates that there are 595 people with a visual …