Better Bones Better Balance _ Keeping Older People Well through Exercise in the Community
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
aile Mhuire are a voluntary organistaion charity providing services for older people since 1988. Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre is a company limited by guarantee and has a total …
Cairdeas Camp le Cheile. Combating rural isolation and improving quality of life of seniors .
WHO Theme:
Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
Cairdeas Camp began as an older persons organisations just as COVID struck and was able to offer walks and companionship under restrictions. We have increased our activities to include …
Creative Cahersiveen: Promoting connection through creative expression
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
Following a well-attended meeting re arts engagement, led by the HSE Arts and Health Programme and Age Friendly Kerry in Cahersiveen in February 2023, opportunities were sought to develop …
Garda Halloween Door Hangers
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Completed
uring October 2023, Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick of Tralee Community Policing Unit developed the idea of a Halloween Door Hanger to provide a safe and friendly way to inform trick …
Intergenerational Connection: Youth Action Addressing – IT Poverty among older people in South Kerry
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Completed
There is considerable research showing disadvantages experienced by older people, including loneliness and isolation, which negatively impacts on their well-being. Morevover, social isolation is problematic to address and has …
Killorglin Mens’s Social Choir
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
The Killorglin Men’s Social Club began operating in a building in the Fairfield, Killorglin in 2012. The group have a walking club, a card game night and to cover …
Mens Shed v The Rhododendron. Mens Shed groups from all over Ireland helping remove Rhododendron.
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
At the invitation of the Killarney Looking Good Committee, Killarney Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and the National Parks and Wildlife Services, 50 Mens Shed members from fifteen different …
NKHMS – North Kerry Home Maintenance Service is a Community Service Programme operated under NEWKD
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
NKHMS is an older persons service, providing handymen for low cost maintenance and minor repairs which is targeted specifically at the older community of North Kerry, making home repairs …