Waterford City and County accepted as a member of Age Friendly Global Network
WATERFORD City and County has been accepted as a member of the World Health Organisations (WHO) Global Network for Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
The WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities was established in 2010 to connect cities, communities and organisations worldwide with the common vision of making their community a great place to grow old in. … supporting cities and communities to find appropriate innovative and evidence-based solutions.
- Waterford Country Fair runs on Sunday, June 11, at Curraghmore House & Gardens with funds raised going to Make A Wish. Pictured at the launch of the event were Frankie McEvoy, Make a Wish; Lord Waterford, owner, Curraghmore House & Gardens, Jo Breheny, organiser, along with sisters Alison Goff (5) and Nessa Goff (3).
Age Friendly means that cities and communities must address social issues like isolation, social inclusion, literacy and engaging seniors in helping to plan their environments. The eight areas which have to be addressed are: Outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, community and health services.
All of these issues are included in the Waterford Age Friendly Alliance City and County five year Strategy which is being driven to its next phases by Waterford Older People’s Council Executive. The voluntary body was formed in the summer of 2019 and has already seen major improvements in a number of key areas including transport and, for the first time, a public bus service between the west of the county and UHW.
Waterford’s certification as a member of the World Health Organisations (WHO) Global Network for Age Friendly Cities and Communities was accepted, at a conference in Slane, by Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council, Michael Walsh, who is chairperson of Waterford Age Friendly Alliance.
At a ceremony in City Hall, last week, Susan O’Connor, chairperson of Waterford Older People’s Council accepted the accreditation on behalf of the Executive which is made up of volunteers from right across the city and county.
Waterford Older People’s Council can be contacted through their Facebook Page or by calling 089 452 5414.
(Issued by Marion O’Mara on behalf of Waterford Older People’s Council. For further information call 086 8143873).