Active Ageing
Promoting physical activity for older people: A toolkit for action:
A World Health Organization toolkit with ideas and guidance for helping older people stay active in ways that suit their abilities and interests. It can be used to support activities that encourage movement, independence and healthy ageing.
Every Move Counts National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland:
Ireland’s national guidelines on physical activity for older people. They offer simple advice on staying active, including movement, strength and balance, and can be a useful starting point for activities around keeping fit and healthy.
Emotional Well-Being
HSE Loneliness in later life:
An Irish resource that looks at loneliness in later life and shares practical ideas for staying connected, such as joining groups, getting involved in activities and volunteering. It also explains where people can go for further support.
Older people's mental health | Zoe Falster:
A short and easy-to-follow video about anxiety and depression in older people. It looks at what these feelings can be like, whether they are a normal part of ageing and where people can find help. It can help learners understand that struggling with anxiety or depression is not simply a normal part of getting older.
Intergenerational Exchange
Failte Isteach - Third Age:
A programme where predominantly older volunteers help migrants learn conversational English. It brings people from different backgrounds and generations together, creating opportunities to learn from one another, make friends and get involved in the community.
Collaboration across Generations:
A practical resource showing how people of different ages can come together to learn, share experiences and take part in activities. It also looks at how these projects can grow into regular activities that strengthen community connections and help tackle loneliness.
Developing Digital Skills
Hi Digital:
A free online programme helping older people build confidence with everyday technology. It covers things like using smartphones, email, social media, WhatsApp, online shopping and travel, with simple tips and short videos.
SMART Cafe Digital Literacy Project for Older People:
A short video showing how a community project helps older people learn about technology in a friendly and informal setting. It shows how learning digital skills can build confidence and help people stay connected. .
Preventing Fake News
Be Media Smart:
An Irish media literacy initiative based on the simple “STOP – THINK – CHECK” approach. It provides practical advice on checking sources, images and headlines, as well as identifying misleading information. The website also includes fact-checking resources and activities to help people practise these skills.
How To Spot Fake News:
A short video explaining how to recognise fake news and check whether information found online can be trusted. It encourages learners to question the source and information before believing or sharing a story.
AI
AIReady:
An Irish skill platform, developed and launched by the Irish Government in 2026 and developed by SOLAS with the National Skills Council. It offers free, short courses covering foundational AI literacy and everyday applications, designed to be accessible regardless of previous technical experience.
Age-Friendly AI:
An Irish initiative helping older people learn about AI in a simple and accessible way. It looks at how AI is used in everyday life, as well as its benefits and possible risks. The programme has been developed with older people and offers both online and in-person workshops, with resources available online. .
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