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 …
Inclusive Sports for our Aging Residents
WHO Theme:
Community Support and Health Services
Programme:
Dublin City
Status:
Completed
Lourdes Day Care Centre was founded in September 1979 and caters to the needs of the elderly living. A number of their regular users are confined to a wheelchair …
Infill Age Friendly Housing, Brady’s Court, Tallaght
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
South Dublin
Status:
Completed
Brady’s Court, Tallaght is a 12 unit elderly housing project. Availing of an infill suburban site with pre-existing supports in the community the development delivers 8 bungalow units and …
Information Screens DCC Central Area Office
WHO Theme:
Communication and Information
Programme:
Dublin City
Status:
Completed
How to communicate and reach out to the local aging population (with limited internet access) and the constant flux in new communities in the area, was a challenge we …
Inside Out- The aim of the project is to create a safer society for all to live in
WHO Theme:
Housing
Programme:
Tipperary
Status:
Ongoing
The aim of the project is to create a safer society for all to live in. It is a collaborative project, headed up by the HSE, it engaged with …
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 …
Intergenerational Line Dancing Programme
WHO Theme:
Respect and Social Inclusion, Social Participation
Programme:
Dublin City
Status:
Completed
This Initiative started in January 2024, we ran two 6 week programmes. The idea for this programme came to fruitition leading on from a taster session Dublin City Council …
Irelands first Dementia Inclusive Shopping Centre
WHO Theme:
Civic Participation and Employment
Programme:
Cork City
Status:
Ongoing
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland partnered with Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork to launch the first Dementia Inclusive Shopping Centre in Ireland . It is important to keep …