How We Can Support You
Senior Alert Scheme:
The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) is a scheme to support eligible people aged 65 years or older to get a monitored personal alarm. The alarm enables people who are eligible to continue to live securely in their homes giving them confidence and peace of mind.
The Scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and administered by Pobal. South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP) administer the Senior Alert Scheme in the South Kerry area. For further information please contact SKDP on 066-9472724.
Care of the elderly.
Working in conjunction with the HSE Community Nurses the Rural Social scheme and Tus participant provide a labour resource to carry light home maintenance work for venerable older people living in isolation. Referrals are made by the community nurses and all materials provided by the home owner themselves. Care of the Elderly Application Forms are available at all South Kerry Development Partnership Offices.
This is an initiative to assist older people who are not in a position to do the work themselves or don’t have family member close by to do the work and can’t afford to hire someone to do the work. Where older people can afford to hire someone, they will be referred onto local contractors to do the work.
South Kerry Rural Men’s Group
South Kerry Rural Men’s group is supported by a full time outreach officer through the South Keey Development Partnership, The officer supports older men who live in rural isolated areas along the South Kerry areas, The supports consist of home visitations, befriending services, and also the organizing of day trips throughout the county for the Men’s group, the group is always open to men joining and we welcome referrals from the HSE, Community organizations & Family members.
For more Information contact DJ Moran at 066 9472724
Women
Older women living in rural or isolated areas are encouraged to join one of the following welcoming women’s groups, which are supported and work closely with SKDP. These groups offer social activities, skill-sharing, and opportunities to connect with others in the community.
For more Information contact Julie Thorne at 064 6636572
Women's Groups
- Woman 2000, Killorglin – Mid Kerry area
- Blackwater Women’s Group – Blackwater/Sneem area
- Barraduff Women’s Social Club – Barraduff/Glenflesk area
- Greater Kenmare Community Women’s Group – Kenmare area
- Killarney Women’s Shed – Killarney area
- Women’s Collective Ireland-South Kerry – Iveragh area