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Knock village. Pic: Sinead Mallee
KNOCK has been identified by Mayo’s Older People’s Council as an ideal village to develop as an Age Friendly village.
The Council is hoping that an active group can be put in place in Knock to coordinate this special project and see it to fruition. Council members are calling on people from the Knock region to lend enthusiastic support to the ethos behind this countrywide venture.
“An Age Friendly Town plans for the older person’s needs, supports active ageing and facilitates older adults to remain living in their own homes and communities for longer,” said a statement on behalf of Mayo’s Older People’s Council. “Age Friendly Towns consider citizens’ needs in a holistic way, focusing not just on the built environment but also on access to services, cultural opportunities, safety and security, and residents feeling connected to the community.
“The Age Friendly Towns Programme gives people a great opportunity to see changes on the ground such as connected transport routes, seating on streets, installation of Age Friendly parking, improved road markings and traffic lights systems, community spaces, level pavements and improved accessibility.
“In order to progress this idea an Age Friendly Town Action Group must be established. It is very important that the AFTAG includes representatives of local community members and business people.”
If this is something you would be interested in being involved with or you would like to hear more about, please email agefriendlymayo@mayococo.ie or contact 094 9064735.
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