Introduction

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With the Covid 19 Pandemic, it is now more important than ever to look after our wellbeing. We have all experienced disruptions to our everyday lives and routines, we have limited and in some cases, no interactions with our family and friends. We recognise that this can be extremely challenging and it can prove hard to stay positive.

Carlow Age Friendly have developed this Wellbeing Pack for you to enjoy. We hope it encourages you to take some time to focus on your mental wellbeing, stay connected and stay active. We hope you enjoy the Active at Home pack, Covid 19 Time Capsule, recipes, mindfulness, puzzles, activities, resources to help you stay connected online, information on opportunities, supports and services available for you.

For most of us going out and about on a daily basis is an essential part of our daily routine. Services that would normally be in place such as day centres, community and social activities are suspended. It is very important that we all keep positive and look after our mental health and wellbeing. This new way of life has been challenging for most of us but none the less we understand that this is essential if we are to remain safe. Keeping busy will help us all feel good.

Carlow Age Friendly Committee would like to thank Age Friendly Fingal Alliance for the sharing of their resource "Cocooning-A collection of activities for the self-isolating". It has been hugely beneficial in helping us develop this Carlow Age Friendly Wellbeing Pack, Thank You.

There is something for everyone in the booklet, we do hope that you will enjoy the activities we have pulled together for you and that it cheers you up a little.

Take care and stay safe

Carlow Age Friendly Committee

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Community Policing Carlow have a dedicated Community Policing mobile phone number 087 7904964. Community Policing members in Carlow are available for welfare checks if any person is worried/concerned about the welfare of any older person living on their own, collection and delivery of prescriptions and shopping for older persons or for any other issues or concerns an older person may have. We are available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and are only too delighted to help. We would encourage older persons or their families to contact us with any issues/concerns. In the event of an emergency, the contact details are 999 or 122 or the main line into Carlow Garda Station 059 9136620, offering a 24hr a day policing service. Tullow Station - 059 9151222 Muine Bheag Station-059 9774120

St. Catherine's Senior Alerts Service The service provides a personal monitored alarm, worn as a pendant or around the wrist, to enable older people live securely in their homes. It is available to over 65's. For more information or to apply please contact Edel in St. Catherine's on 059 9138700 or 086 7768939 or email mow@catherines.ie

Care Packs As part of the response to the COVID-19 crisis, Healthy Carlow, together with the HSE & Carlow County Council will be distributing 80 care packs to support those in Carlow who may be self-isolating, cocooning, or more likely to be severely affected by COVID 19. In 2019, Peter McVerry launched care packs developed by Carlow County Development Partnership and Carlow Older Persons Forum, which have been adapted to respond to the Covid19 pandemic. These packs provide essential items to prevent and control infection & information about further supports and activities during these challenging times. There is also overnight care packs for those that may require a hospital stay, distributed by the Public Health Nurse and the Civil Defence, providing items appropriate for a hospital stay which will reduce risk of spreading infection. These packs have been possible thanks to funding from Healthy Ireland and the HSE. Thank you to those involved with distributing the packs including the Civil Defence & Local Authority Staff and all partners involved in the development of the initiative.

An Post Newspaper Delivery Service You can get your daily newspaper delivered to your door during Covid-19. Delivery is free for elderly and vulnerable customers. Register for delivery and see a list of available newspapers on

St. Catherine's Meals on Wheels Our service cooks and delivers daily meals to older people in Carlow town and within an approximate 5km radius 5 days a week (with a double dinner available of Friday). Our service caters for all dietary requirements. For more information or to apply please contact Edel in St. Catherine's on 059 9138700 or 086 7768939 or email mow@catherines.ie

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Keep Carlow Connected Contact Your Community Champion and Make Sure Nobody Gets Left Behind. COVID-19 Community Outreach is part of the Government's Community Call. We have a Community Champion working in every county to make sure you, your loved ones, and neighbours get the support that they need. Our aim is to make sure that older people, people with long-term medical conditions, and people with additional needs have access to quality information and support in the safety of their homes. If you need support and don't have a family member or neighbour to call on, please get in touch with me, Paula Hughes, your Carlow Community Champion. I will link you with the service that you need. If you are concerned about someone in another part of the country, get in touch and we will connect them with local supports. COVID-19 Community Outreach is coordinated by Irish Rural Link and The Wheel, and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Community Champions are part of your Local Authority's COVID-19 Forum. Contact your Community Champion and link with on-the-ground support: Paula Hughes 086 0439172 C19@carlowdevelopment.ie

Stay Connected- A How To Guide It is extremely important in these times that as many people as possible stay connected. However, in order to stay connected, people need to know how to get connected. That is why Carlow PPN have developed a very useful tool on how to access ZOOM, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter & how to create an email address see page 39. We hope it helps. Take care and stay safe.

At Home Arts Engagement Pack Carlow County Council Arts Office is invested in the important role the Arts and Creativity plays in our lives and during this COVID-19 Crisis we have seen how the arts and music has allowed so many people to stay connected and express themselves. We are developing an accessible Open Source - At Home Arts Engagement Pack that will focus on the importance of the Arts, Creativity and Play in these uncertain times. This is being done with local artist Paul Bryne. It will be available from mid-June and will be relevant for the year to come and beyond. The Arts Office is currently leading and managing a number of projects and initiatives. Up to date information can be found on Carlow Arts Office Facebook Page or if you are not connected on social media will form part of the Open Source - At Home Arts Engagement Pack that will be available to send to your home. If you wish to contact the Arts Office or if you would like an Open Source ? At Home Arts Engagement Pack once it is available, you can email sdowling@carlowcoco.ie or telephone 0868200247 or 059-9136234. Stay Well and Stay Connected with us. Sinead Dowling, Arts Officer.

Online Tutorials on Cooking, Gardening & More! The KCETB Community Education Office in Carlow has launched a new Facebook page. Over the coming weeks we will be uploading some short classes from tutors to this page. In your pack you have received 3 recipes and if you check out our page you will see tutor Majella showing you how to cook the recipes. The link to the facebook page is . If anyone is having problems setting up Zoom, getting on line etc please contact Fiona in the ETB on (087) 2685678 and she will put you in contact with a tutor who will be able to help.

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