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People over 50 across the district are being encouraged to dust off their running shoes as Derry City and Strabane District Council begins a Couch to 5k. The ni...
A collection of short stories, poems and recipes that can be read by or to a person with dementia has been released.
A plan which aims to make County Sligo a great place to grow old was launched recently. At present 14% of Sligo’s population is over the age of 65, which is higher than the national average of 11.7% and the number of older people in the county is set to grow. For the first time […]
Residents in nursing homes across Wexford can look forward to concerts specially tailored to their tastes throughout the summer months. Covid Care Concerts is an initiative created by acclaimed Irish cellist Gerald Peregrine who wanted to 'bring high quality classical music into the lives of those most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.' In total, ten residential homes will be treated to a classical, opera-based outdoor concert on their grounds as part of an Age Friendly initiative supported by Creative Ireland and Wexford County Council. Five concerts will take place in each nursing home eve...
The Donegal Age Friendly Programme is inviting all businesses in Donegal Town to take part in an Age Friendly Business Initiative. The initiative in partnership with Donegal LEO, the Older Persons Council and Donegal Community Development will give businesses the recognition for dealing with older people in an Age Friendly way. Training for the initiative begins during Social Enterprise Week on March 4th. For more information you can contact the Age Friendly Programme or Donegal Business Forum.