Tuath Earns Age Friendly Recognition Accreditation

Tuath is pleased to announce the recent achievement of the Age Friendly Business Recognition accreditation as it concludes its participation in Positive Ageing Week 2023 celebrations. The accreditation recognises the adequate service provision for older persons by retailers and service providers.

In late 2022, members of Tuath Housing’s tenant engagement team underwent training with Age Friendly Ireland to become champions of the Age Friendly Business Recognition programme. Their primary role was to develop a charter of commitments to enhance the living experiences of older residents.

To ensure a comprehensive understanding of older resident’s needs and preferences, Tuath Housing conducted an extensive survey, featuring 26 questions covering various aspects of living conditions. Subsequently, the survey was administered in person by Tuath staff to 213 households across eight pilot schemes between July and August 2023.

The survey delved into areas such as social engagement, communication preferences, accessibility to outdoor areas, mobility and transportation, housing conditions, technology and digital accessibility, as well as health and community support services. The insights gained from this survey have been published in a comprehensive report that outlines findings and recommendations. Read the full report here:

Tuath Housing is committed to using these findings to ensure that older residents continue to feel safe and secure in their homes. By partaking in initiatives such as Positive Aging Week, Tuath is also dedicated to building strong connections within the community and providing meaningful engagement opportunities for its older residents.

Positive Ageing Week, an initiative by Age Action, is an annual event dedicated to promoting and highlighting the positive aspects of aging. This year, Tuath Housing’s tenant engagement and housing teams actively participated in Positive Ageing Week across eight of its older person schemes located in Clonmullion, Co. Kildare, Killinchy, Co. Laois, La Touche, Co. Wicklow, Raleigh Square, Dublin, Castlemanor, Co, Cavan, Knightsbridge, Co. Meath and Castleross, Co. Monaghan.

The events and activities held during Positive Ageing Week included planting days, afternoon tea gatherings, guest speaker sessions, arts and crafts workshops, and healthy eating awareness and chair yoga sessions.

We at Tuath, would like to acknowledge the ongoing contributions of older persons within Tuath communities. Likewise, we would like to thank staff, attendees, and partner organisations involved in the Positive Aging Week celebrations, for helping us foster a sense of community, and create a more age-friendly and inclusive environment.