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 …
Dromid Cancer Care Support Car
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
In Progress
The Dromid Cancer Care Support Car is a volunteer-driven initiative that provides free, safe, and reliable transport for individuals in the Dromid area and across the Iveragh Peninsula who …
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 …
Kerry Cancer Support Group’s Healthlink Transport
WHO Theme:
Transportation
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Ongoing
Healthlink Transport, operated by Kerry Cancer Support Group (RCN 20074159), is a free, inclusive age-friendly transport initiative that supports cancer patients across Kerry, West Cork, and West Limerick. Since …
Kerry’s Active Ageing Festivals
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Kerry
Status:
Completed
Kerry’s Active Ageing Festivals promote physical activity for older people, providing attendees with an opportunity to try activities on-site which are available in their locality such as Pickleball, bowls, …