#89 Age Friendly Ireland

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox speaks with Catherine McGuigan, Chief Officer of Age Friendly Ireland, as they discuss the organisation's mission to create inclusive environments for older people in Ireland. Catherine highlights the importance of local government collaboration and proactive initiatives like Healthy Age Friendly Homes, which support older people to live independently. The conversation touches on the importance of preventing falls, enhancing wellbeing, promoting positivity around aging and engaging older people in decision-making. Catherine emphasises the interconnectedness of housing and health, and the need for a collaborative approach to address the unique challenges faced by older communities.   For information on supports and services, visit https://agefriendlyireland.ie/ To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]   Produced by GKMedia.ie