Over 200 older people from across Ireland recently gathered for the 2025 Age Friendly Ireland National Older People's Councils (OPCs) Convention.
This year's event placed a national spotlight on preventive over reactive healthcare, brain health, and intergenerational solidarity as keys to ageing well.
Older people from Cavan and Monaghan attended the two-day event last Thursday and Friday. Carole Beattie is Co-Chairperson of the Cavan Older People's Council.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Carole said it was important for local members to add their voice in building an inclusive, Age Friendly society where prevention, participation, and intergenerational support are central to how we plan for the future.
Carole also urged everyone in Cavan to join their local OPC to ensure they have a say in the policy decisions being made for their future of ageing well: "We heard at the convention this year that ageing well is not about adding years to life, it’s about adding life to years and through our local OPC, we share the wisdom of our years with the next generation.
"With this in mind, I would urge everyone in Cavan to join their local OPC to ensure they have a say in the policy decisions being made for their future of ageing well. This is where your voice can be heard and where your experiences shape the services and policies that affect your daily life. Join us by visiting www.agefriendlyireland.ie or contacting your local authority."
