Projects that promote social engagement and health promotion for adults
The City of Hafnarfjörður recently received a grant of 5,640,000 króna from the Ministry of Social Affairs for an initiative by the authorities aimed at promoting social activities and health promotion for adults. The grant will be used to expand and enhance social activities and support services for older people in Hafnarfjörður, going beyond traditional social activities and services. Emphasis is placed on implementing three projects in the summer of 2021.
Home training, courses in the use of smart devices and encouragement and
accompaniment in social activities
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður recently received a grant of 5,640,000 króna from
Ministry of Social Affairs in An initiative by the authorities aimed at promoting social activities and health promotion for adults. Will the grant be used to increase
and to enhance social activities and support services for senior citizens in Hafnarfjörður beyond
traditional social activities and services. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of three projects
the summer of 2021 which aims, among other things, to reach those groups that are socially
isolated, move little, did not grow up with electronic services and have
Difficult to adopt new technology.
Course on the use of smart devices
Many older people are insecure in using smart devices and therefore online.
communications and applications with, for example, public bodies, Health Service, and commercial banks
and more. Proficiency with a smart device also makes it easier for older people to stay in touch.
communication with family and loved ones and opens up opportunities, for example, to shop at
internet, education and information. Three two-week courses will be offered in
Use of smart devices from 1 June to 9 July 2021. Registration is by telephone on 555-0142 and at Hraunseli, Flatahrauni 3, which is also the place of instruction.
- 01.06. – 11.06.2021
- 14.06. – 25.06.2021
- 28.06. – 09.07.2021
Home exercise
Many frail older people rarely leave their homes, are both
socially isolated and move little. Through this summer project
Residents of Hafnarfjörður will be offered adapted assistance from a member of staff for exercise.
at the person's home, e.g. chair exercises. The exercises are adapted to ability and
the skills of each individual and have the underlying purpose of empowering the individuals
and to enhance their quality of life and their abilities and skills.
Encouragement and support for social activities
A considerable number of adults who have reached a certain age worry about it.
to take part in the vibrant and interesting social life on offer within
of the municipality. The social activities for senior citizens are run at Hraunsel, Flatahraun 3.
and the activities are extremely varied; billiards, painting, handicrafts, bingo,
darts and a chat, to name but a few. The emphasis is on reaching them.
who need encouragement to get started and support with social activities.
The partners in these summer projects are social activities.
Hraunseli Association of Senior Citizens, Association of Senior Citizens of Hafnarfjörður, advisers on matters
elderly citizens and the City of Hafnarfjörður.
Further information is provided by:
- Sjöfn Guðmundsdóttir, Head of Support
and the support services of the City of Hafnarfjörður, for home exercise and encouragement and
accompanied to the social activities. Email address: sjofng@hafnarfjordur.is - Linda Hildur Leifsdóttir, Project Manager for Social Activities
Elderly residents in Hraunsel, regarding courses on the use of smart devices. Email address: lindah@hafnarfjordur.is