Aims and likely Cross Border benefits of the project:

• to socially stimulate and educate the older population, in the Castlederg and border areas, especially the most rural, isolated members of the community in health and well-being matters.
• Reduced rural social isolation amongst the elderly population

• Increased health awareness

Project Objectives:

• To promote the establishment of a community based self-help group targeting health and well-being.
• To encourage the building of partnerships with local peer groups
• Support the development of already established groups i.e. Age Concern and Help the Aged
• Encourage the use of advice and expertise from these groups as well as encouraging greater participation from statutory agencies
• To encourage cross-community and cross-border activity and work in tandem with activities that have already been developed by peer groups
• Increase contribution to the rural economy on a cross-border basis through the creation and development of cross-border links, networking and increased cross border activity and improved health and active lifestyles.
• Work on community development issues surrounding the issues of discrimination and injustices that result in social exclusion and health inequalities