Age Friendly

7. Communication and Information
• Do you know what’s going on in your county?
• Is information about public service widely available?
• Is information about voluntary services easy to get?
• Does the media (local papers, radio, etc?) have useful bulletins on local events/activities?
• Does your local library have up to date range of leaflets/information on all the above?
• Are telephone answering services automated?
• Have you got all the information you need re citizens/consumer rights?
• Have you access to internet services and can you use them?
• Are you kept up to date on the Age Friendly programme?
8. Community Support and Health Services
• Are there local initiatives to promote healthy living?
• What facilities and supports exist for older people living with chronic health conditions?
• Have you access to good quality health care facilities and services in your local community?
• Have you access to good hospital services in the county?
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