Introduction

This wiki was created to present links to documents that support the development of AWN's Position Papers and also to publish current drafts of the Position Papers and Key Statistics on ageing.  ThIs wiki will constantly evolve and other uses for it will be considered in future.

What is a wiki?

A wiki is a website that can be used to collaborate on documents.  It is a great way to store and organise a large amount of information economically and efficiently.  If you are interested in commenting, creating or amending any document on this wiki please contact info@ageingwellnetwork.ie  or scroll to the end of thist page and read about becoming a wiki member.  Even if you don't become a member you can still use the wiki to access information.

What will you find on this wiki?

You will find a:

• Research Centre,
• Position Papers, and
• Key Statistics. 

You will also find links to Ageing related videos on You Tube and bookmarks saved on Delicious.  Position Papers can only be accessed by wiki members.

Why use a wiki?

The Ageing Well Network decided to use a wiki for the following reasons:

• Members can access key documents which support the development of the Position Papers.
• Members can access the latest versions of the Position Papers.
• New pages and links can easily be added.
• Members can comment and collaborate on documents if they want to.
• When the Ageing Well Network is wound up, this wiki will continue to be hosted so that members can access its information. (However no further updates will be possible unless a payment is made to the wiki provider).

   

TIps on using this wiki

Here are a few tips on how to use AWN's wiki:

• You can return to the AWN website or AWN blog under 'LINKS' on the right hand side of every page
• The wiki does not have locations the same way that a website has.  You can reach the Research Centre, Position Papers and Key Statistics areas from the wiki's homepage or under "LINKS".
• You can use the Search box on the right hand side above "LINKS".
• If you would like to find out how to edit or collaborate on a wiki page contact info@ageingwellnetwork.ie
• Where you see this symbol you will find a link to relevant bookmarks saved by the Ageing Well Network on Delicious. Delcious is a social bookmarking website.  Learn more about social bookmarking.

Wiki members

If you become a member of the wiki you can leave comments and get editing rights for certain pages.  To become a member click "Request Access" on the right hand side of the page above "LINKS" and Ageing Well Network will process the request.  If you have any questions please email info@ageingwellnetwork.ie.