Aging well event held for older people in Ballymoney
Wed, November 08, 2017
Older people in the Ballymoney area have benefited from an ‘aging well’ event.
The initiative was organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership in conjunction with Causeway Older Active Strategic Team (COAST) and the Causeway Community Navigator for Older People
The event, which highlighted key issues such as fuel poverty, road and driver safety, transport, health advice and staying safe and secure at home, attracted over 120 senior citizens.
It also highlighted the range of services available to older people in the local area.
Michael Mc Cafferty, Policing and Community Safety Officer said: “It is important that we try to create a society that values and respects the views and opinions of older people. Over time, this will ensure that the community we live in is a much more equal place, where everyone’s views are taken into consideration.”
Jenna O’Hara, COAST Project Manager for COAST said: “We are delighted to work in partnership with the PCSP and Community Navigator for Older People. The success of this event gives me confidence that the work we are doing is worthwhile.”
Similar events will be rolled out in other locations throughout the Borough over the next number of months.
