Friday 24th September to Saturday 2nd October 2010

Celebrating Positive Ageing in Ireland

What is Positive Ageing?

Positive Ageing is the term that we have chosen to encapsulate all we are trying to do to make Ireland the best place in which to grow old. It means a society in which people of all ages enjoy the same status and rights.

Positive Ageing Week is a festival which highlights the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the contribution older people have made and continue to make to their communities.

The central aim of Positive Ageing Week is to dispel the many negative perceptions that surround ageing and to transform attitudes towards ageing and older people. We need to celebrate the fact that we are living longer, that ageing is not a burden but an opportunity.

Who organises Positive Ageing Week?

Age Action coordinates Positive Ageing Week. Events and activities are organised by active retirement groups, local voluntary groups, nursing homes, libraries, commercial organisations and individual older people themselves.

This is the 8th year Age Action has marked UN International Day of Older Persons (1 Oct) and each year Positive Ageing Week has become bigger and better. Last year over 700-recorded events took place in 26 counties throughout the country and this year we are hoping for at least 850, including many from across the border.

Positive Ageing Week is proudly sponsored by ESB Customer Supply.

What can you do?

We are asking individuals and groups to organise an event or an activity to celebrate Positive Ageing Week. Anybody can take part!

If you are interested in organising an activity or event please contact Daragh Matthews on 01-475 6989 or business@ageaction.ie for a Positive Ageing Week pack. Alternatively you can apply online by clicking the red button at the top of this page.

Closing date for receipt of event details is Friday 3rd September 2010

For further details visit http://www.ageaction.ie/positive-ageing-week.htm