Activator Pole Programme
WHO Theme:
Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Laois
Status:
Ongoing
Laois Sports Partnership deliver an activator pole (Nordic walking sticks) programme to older people in the county. Implementation of level 5 restrictions meant this had to go online. Participants don't own their own poles and there was no practical way for Laois Sports Partnership to loan their poles out. So the Laois Age Friendly Programme purchased 50 pairs to be given to older people interested in the programme.
Development 15 no. houses designed to suit to older persons at Vignoles Gardens, Portarlington
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Laois
Status:
Completed
The Turnkey Development to be delivered in accordance with Planning Permission 20/346 to erect of 15 no. houses specifically designed to suit to older person accommodation comprising of 8 …
Development and publication of a Directory of health and social care services for older people
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Laois, Offaly
Status:
Completed
Under the HSE Integrated Care Programme for Older People (ICPOP) a group was established called the Living Well at Home Group. Following consultation with older people (n=125) living in …
Face Coverings
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion
Programme:
Laois
Status:
Completed
Branded face coverings to give to older people for free.
Living Well Expo 2023- showcasing supports for Living well in Co Laois
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Laois
Status:
Completed
This event, which was a joint health and wellbeing initiative, co-ordinated by Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois, included talks, demonstrations and 70 exhibitors, who showcased the range of …
Prime Time of Life, programme or adults aged 30-80
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Laois
Status:
Ongoing
‘Prime Time of Life’ is a free, evidence-based 12-week multimodal exercise and health education programme for adults aged 30-80 years in county Laois. It is suitable for all fitness …
Senior Pathway- Age Friendly Dementia and Sensory Garden.
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services, Outdoor Spaces and Buildings, Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Laois, Offaly
Status:
In Progress
This is the Laois/ Offaly services covering clients over 65 years of age across both counties suffering from mental illness. This includes anxiety, depression, loneliness, psychosis and care for …
Staying connected and Improving Digital Skills
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Laois, Offaly
Status:
Ongoing
The “Staying Connected and Improving Digital Skills” initiative is a comprehensive course aimed at reducing the digital divide and enhancing digital literacy, particularly among individuals aged 55 and above. …