Struggling to get to social gatherings a key issue for older people, report finds

Older people in Ireland are highly involved with their family and in society, but many of them face significant challenges in negotiating the built environment and in accessing public transport.

Access to public seating, the duration of traffic lights, and continuity of pavements are some of the issues of concern for older people, which are highlighted in a major report published on Monday.

The report, Positive Ageing in Age-Friendly Cities and Counties: Local Indicators for Ireland, is based on research by the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative (HaPAI).