Age-Friendly Organisations and Support Groups
at home and to connect with activities in their community. We work with a team of dedicated community volunteers who are screened, garda vetted and trained. Our supports include; Regular Volunteer Visits: in the home or outside the home; Walking Companions: volunteer company to walk and chat; Sharing an activity: jigsaw puzzles, crafts, videos, books, music, sports; Buddy system: to café, library, events, activities, museum Digital Support: to use devices, shop online, access information Links to Social Activities/Events in the Community We accept referrals from HSE clinicians, GPs, Day Hospitals, Community Services, Consultant Physicians in Geriatric Medicine and other community groups. Make a referral: www.makingconnections.ie/referrals Seniorline National Confidental Listening Service for Older People Free Phone: 1800 80 45 91 Email: info@thirdageireland.ie Web: www.thirdageireland.ie Seniorline is a FREEPHONE service and our older callers can call free between 10am and 10pm every day of the year, including Christmas Day, Stephen’s Day and New Years Day. Callers call to chat and seek information on entitlements, other organisations or services, or look for clarification on topical items as reported in media.
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