The Men's Shed - fuller, connected lives for isolated older men
The Men's Shed - fuller, connected lives for isolated older men - Project
Project overview
The group will use its grant to establish Men's Sheds projects in Antrim, Downpatrick & Enniskillen targeting hard to reach & at risk men who are socially isolated due to bereavement, retirement, or who live alone or in institutional care. The project will be managed by the men themselves & will tackle low self-esteem & decreased motivation. Shed activities will include physical & mental health monitoring, practical tasks such as machinery; woodworking; computer work, history projects, volunteering etc