'Everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities, in death as in life. ‘Telling It Like It Is’ report highlights this key life stage and the practical actions that can make a real difference'- Melanie Steinhardt.
Thanks to @CommunityFound for their valued partnership & support.
Irish Hospice Foundation CEO Paula O’Reilly spoke about the key themes identified in the report that are important to older people at #EndOfLife.
✅Communication
✅Access to key people and timely help
✅Care in the community
✅Bereavement support
More at🔗alzheimer.ie/creating-change…
We are urging immediate action to improve the experiences of older people at end of life and renewing the call for the Government to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People. Read the report 👉 alzheimer.ie/creating-change…#EndofLife#AgeingWellDyingWell
Members of the Alliance of @AgeSector NGOs—Paula, Áine & Maurice were delighted to meet Minister for Older People @kodonnellLK at Leinster House to discuss key issues affecting older adults in Ireland. Thank you, Minister, for your engagement.
🔗alzheimer.ie/creating-change…
Taking Stock, December 2024; What will the new Dáil mean for our older adult population? Age Alliance advice for the new Programme for Government (PfG) See link to report a 10 min read alzheimer.ie/creating-change…
Thank you to @AgeSector for the invitation to meet groups working with senior citizens for a pre-election briefing on how we can do more to develop a positive ageing strategy and support older people
The independent Commission on Care for Older People invites you to have your say on the health and social care services and supports provided for older people. Find out more and share your views by 5pm on Thursday 24 October 2024 at
gov.ie/PublicConsultationCom…
Congratulations to our AgeWell programme who this received a @meathcoco Civic Achievement Award. Well done to all our AgeWell Companions for the continued support they provided to their clients.
On Wednesday, May 1st Meath County Council hosted a Civic Recognition event for each Municipal District in Buvinda House, Navan.
The event honours and recognises the achievements of individuals and groups across County Meath.
Find out more at bit.ly/MDAwards2024
Our #CivSocWeek has left a clear message: democracy depends on listening to #CivilSociety.
Over the course of 1️⃣ week, we explored the power of civil dialogue in shaping the future of the EU. 🇪🇺
Did you miss it? Watch the wrap-up video. ↓
#RiseUpForDemocracy
Congratulations to Third Age. Irish social engagement project for older people wins European Civil Society prize – The Irish Times irishtimes.com/health/your-w…
Congratulations @ThirdAgeIreland and CEO Áine Brady on winning the European Civil Society prize in Brussels this week for their Age Well social engagement project. The project has been running successfully since 2018 with part-funding from @HSELive. irishtimes.com/health/your-w…
Amazing news coming out of Brussels today where @ThirdAgeIreland won an
@EU_EESC Civil Society Award for their work in #mentalhealth
Well done to Áine Brady who as CEO has been both transformative and inspirational.
Comhghairdeas libh! 🇮🇪💪🏼🇪🇺
Ranking of winners of the #CivilSocietyPrize.
1️⃣ ‘AgeWell’ by @ThirdAgeIreland.
2️⃣ @LapinlahdenL by Pro Lapinlahti association.
3️⃣ The ‘Crazy? So what!’ by Integra.
4️⃣ ‘The World of Recovery’ games by Lilinkoti Foundation.
5️⃣ ‘Telling Stories for Good‘ by Animenta.
More.⤵️
Ranking of winners of the #CivilSocietyPrize.
1️⃣ ‘AgeWell’ by @ThirdAgeIreland.
2️⃣ @LapinlahdenL by Pro Lapinlahti association.
3️⃣ The ‘Crazy? So what!’ by Integra.
4️⃣ ‘The World of Recovery’ games by Lilinkoti Foundation.
5️⃣ ‘Telling Stories for Good‘ by Animenta.
More.⤵️