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Respect for the Aged

“Respect for the Aged” annual public holiday in Ireland

Age Friendly Ireland

WHO Theme: Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme: Dublin City
Status: Ongoing
Private HomeCare is delighted to enter the “Age Friendly Community Innovation Award” with a campaign that reflects a simple but powerful belief: Ireland should introduce an annual public holiday …
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Age Friendly Ireland

WHO Theme: Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme: Dublin City
Status: Completed
The three young people brainstormed what was needed in their community. They then decided that they wanted to make the resource centre more vibrant for the people that use …
Ballyfermot Ladies quilting

Ballyfermot Ladies Quilting

Age Friendly Ireland

WHO Theme: Civic Participation and Employment
Programme: Dublin City
Status: Ongoing
Through Bettys personal tragedy of having to watch her best friend in a hospice something beautiful was born. Betty noticed while visiting her friend that she often got too …
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Dublin City Libraries

Age Friendly Ireland

WHO Theme: Communication and Information
Programme: Dublin City
Status: Ongoing
ublin City Libraries: Bridging the Digital Divide It is estimated that 47% of adults in Ireland lack fundamental digital skills. Older people in particular have challenges accessing the wide …
Changing places for Changing Needs

Changing Places for Changing Needs

Age Friendly Ireland

WHO Theme: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Programme: Dublin City
Status: Ongoing
Fingal County Council’s introduction of Changing Places facilities in new community centres has a profound impact on the lives of older people with complex mobility and care needs. Recognising …